University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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student Iife8 academics86 athletics 130 organizations224 greek Iife250 people280 ads and index326 razorback two thousand and seven University of Arkansas Volume 110 Mallory Smith, Editor-in-Chief 119L Kimpel Hall Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 Copyright 2007 individ I Although they had different majors, hometowns and back¬ grounds, each Razorback came to the UA to discover college life as well as themselves. On a campus of 17,929, it was hard to dis¬ tinguish oneself. However, with hundreds of student organiza¬ tions and plenty of majors and concentrations, it was not hard for students to find their niche and become more than just a number. OPENING 3 Quality was found in every aspect of campus life. It was seen in education as the UA boasted academic excellence on the na¬ tional level. It was seen in athletics as the Razorback track team earned All-American accolades. Quality was used to describe - community service projects led by students. Most of all, it was the adjective used to describe friendships made on the Hill. OPENING 5 vis lize Just as a drama student envisioned his script coming to life on the stage, and a journalism student pictured her article in the newspaper, the UA was built upon a vision to bring higher education to Arkansas. Over a century later, these foundations stood strong as the University proved itself as a nationally com¬ petitive campus where students could visualize themselves. OPENING 7 “he 5 I® p ssttfiss Despite the below freezing weather, students let their stomachs and signs do the talking at the Arkansas-Tennessee game. Bottom: An aspir¬ ing artist paints her setting at the Greek Theatre. PHOTOS BY TRISTAN EVANS AND GIGI HOLDER To the nation, the UA was an institution for higher learning, but for its students, the campus meant more. It was tailgating, grabbing coffee at RZ ' s and spending late nights in the Union...it was home. College provided a unique experience for every Razorback; each one gaining more than just an education. UfeTHi’ J Cl. MR •� F Sr v STUDENT LIFE 9 A few spectators and a Santa Claus imper¬ sonator stroll down Dickson and watch the lines of bikes roar¬ ing through town. People from all over the country came to Northwest Arkansas for the bikes, barbe¬ cue and live music. PHOTO BY DARREN MC¬ NEILL The metal headlights on row of colorful bikes shine in the sun during the motor¬ cycle rally. A record number of 125,000 bikes were spotted throughout the five- day festival. PHOTO BY MEGAN GARNER 10STUDENT LIFE Get Your Motor RUNNIN’ Head Out on the Highway SEVENTH ANNUAL BIKES, BLUES BBQ FESTIVAL BRINGS 350,000 TO THE OZARKS BY CAROLYN FINNIE The sweet aroma of pulled-pork sandwiches and turkey legs combined with the soft blues and the roar °f the motorcycles on Dickson created a successful and enjoyable 2006 Bikes, Blues BBQ Festival, now labeled the third largest motorcycle rally just behind the famous rallies at Sturgis and Daytona Beach. More than 350,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and 125,000 bikes made their way to the Ozarks for a weekend of mouth-watering barbecue, free live mu- Slc an d a spectacle of classic Harley-Davidsons and customized choppers. In the past few years, the fastest growing rally Fas seen a dramatic attendance increase and has even tripled in size. Sturgis, the most famous motorcycle show and rally, in Sturgis, South Dakota, saw an at¬ tendance of 456,968 at their 66th annual rally in 2006 which was an attendance drop of 70,000 from 2005. The energy, scenery and college-town atmo- s phere of Fayetteville ' s rally was unprecedented this Year. Activities included picturesque rallies all over Northwest Arkansas and countless demonstrations an d showcases of both vintage and custom bikes, the ever-pop u l ar Babes Pageant and rib-eating contests. This year, the barbecue cook-off received the of¬ ficial title of the Arkansas State BBQ Championship which awarded three overall winners and five team Winners in the chicken, pork ribs, pork and brisket Ca tegories. Live music could be heard throughout the week- en d from two stages showcasing 40 national and lo¬ cal bands like Markham Hill, Six Hung Sprung, Oreo Blue and Cate Brothers. While the event received some opposition from local residents and businesses about the negative im¬ pact on business, the nonprofit organization gener¬ ated a lot of revenue locally and proceeds from the events benefitted charities. In 2005, with more than 200,000 in attendance and 75,000 motorcycles, the festival brought in an estimated revenue of $52 million to the state and raised $125,000 for local charities like the Fayetteville Boys and Girls Club, Red Cross, Children ' s House and Meals on Wheels. In the end, the barbecue was marinated, the funnel cakes were deep fried, the leath¬ er vests and chaps were worn once again for the success of the annual event quickly be¬ coming the larg¬ est motor- cy cle ral- iy. photo by gigi holder Corso and Herbstreit PICK ‘EM to Beat the Volunteers ESPN’S COLLEGE GAMEDAY COMES TO FAYETTEVILLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY BY JEFF HOBSON Each fall weekend offered match-ups between the giants of the college football worl d with titles, pride and respect on the line with each kick-off. While the schedule of games was enough to make any football fanatic foam at the mouth, there was a dilemma - which game should the armchair quarter¬ back watch? With Chris Fowler flanked by Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit, fans could see just what each Saturday offered on ESPN ' s College GameDay where the analysts spent hours talking about what could be, what each game meant and what implications it had on the national title race. The GameDay crew ventured out into the world of college football fans to sit amidst a sea of specta¬ tors and to set up and predict that day ' s matches. Having GameDay come to one ' s campus was a badge of honor to be worn proudly and, as Arkansas began to climb the polls, the hopes of so many devout fans had come to be - the biggest game that weekend was the Hogs versus the Vols. In the bitter cold morning of Nov. 11, thousands of fans with posters in tow packed the pit outside Ra- zorback Stadium waiting for their 15 minutes of fame. Daniel Elkins, a senior International Relations major, walked by the action and was impressed by what he saw. I had been waiting in line for the game but walked by the set to see what was up, Elkins said. I had never seen that many people in that parking lot before, and I had never heard fans be so loud before a game. With each passing segment, the fans waited for the analysts ' predictions. Herbstreit predicted a Ra- zorback win and Corso ' s answer became clear when he donned a Razorback head as the crowd erupted. While the prediction and the game was impor¬ tant, the visit by the GameDay crew to Fayetteville meant much more than it would to many other schools. They had been to Tennessee many times be¬ fore. They had set up their studio at LSU, Auburn, USC, Michigan and Notre Dame. But they had never come to Arkansas. Once the GameDay crew made their way into the Ozarks, Arkansas became a part of something elite—Arkansas became a GameDay site. In the end, Corso and Herbstreit were right as the Hogs went on that night to throttle Tennessee be¬ fore a fanatical contingency of fans in a sold-out Ra¬ zorback Stadium. The Hogs had won twice that day with the presence of College GameDay. SIGNS AROUND THE CROWD PHOTO BY CAROLYN FINNIE Nutt- bringing SEC titles and Sexy Back! McFadden ' s tears cure cancer. 2 bad he never cries! undEfeated in SEC Play No respect! Tennessee, the only SEC school where a felony is required Phil Fulmer ate my dog! Eight and one...Still Playing for National respect 2nite Razorbacks on a plane!!! ' 1 Even Chuck Norris Can ' t Stop Darren McFadden!!! 12 STUDENT LIFE Hundreds of fans line up against the bar¬ ricades to hold up signs and call the Hogs in front of the cameras. Some fans camped out over¬ night, foregoing their front row seats in the stadium to partici¬ pate in the taping of GameDay in the pit. PHOTOS BY LEE BISH¬ OP Right after Chris Fowler chose the Razorbacks to beat out Tennessee, in GameDay tradition, Lee Corso pulled Big Red’s head and put it on. At the end of the two-hour show, fans waited for the fi¬ nal prediction for the Hog and Vol match¬ up. ESPN COLLEGE GAMEDAY 13 MEET THE 2006 HOMECOMING COURT QUEEN: KENDALL BOLLEN My time at the UA has meant the world to me. I am so fortu¬ nate to have so many amazing experiences that will forever be a part of who I am. TINA FLETCHER My favorite quote is, ' Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree ' by the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. BRONZE HILL I have to say that there is nothing like a Razorback fan. I am definitely one of them, and being nominated for the Homecom¬ ing Court definitely makes the feeling even sweeter. EMILY STRIEGLER I love Razorback football and I am honored to even be considered for the Homecoming Court. I like to read the sports section of the news¬ paper everyday, and I am known to spout random statistics. ALLISON WALDRIP I think it is very im¬ portant that the wom¬ en who are selected to be on Homecoming Court are involved on campus, excel in the classroom and are looked up to by their fellow students. Living the LEGACY of Razorback Homecoming HOMECOMING BRINGS OUT RAZORBACK SPIRIT ACROSS CAMPUS 14 STUDENT LIFE Members of Beta Up- silon Chi perform dur¬ ing the Alpha Kappa Alpha Unity Step Show. The show in¬ cluded routines from all UA fraternities and sororities. PHOTO BY TRISTAN EVANS Students cheer for the Hogs during the Homecoming pa¬ rade on Oct. 13. The parade went down Dickson Street and included floats from residence halls and Greek houses. PHOTO BY DARREN MCNEILL Above: Chancellor John White crowns Kendall Bollen 2006 Homecoming Queen during halftime at the Oct. 14 game. Bol¬ len was a member of Delta Delta Delta so¬ rority. PHOTO BY DAR¬ REN MCNEILL Students cheer on their friends in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Unity Step Show, Oct. 13. Pi Beta Phi soror¬ ity walked away with the victory and the trophy. PHOTO BY TRISTAN EVANS Left: Members of Del¬ ta Delta Delta sorority gather outside their sorority house Friday, Oct. 13 for the Sty’Lize Your Lawn competi¬ tion. Both residence halls and Greek houses competed in the event. PHOTO BY ROBYN CLOUD HOMECOMING 15 MONDAY Homecoming week kicked off Oct. 9 with Hot Dogs for Homecoming. Students could drop by the Union lawn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and enjoy free hot dogs and cokes. TUESDAY Tuesday ' s Homecoming activi¬ ties included the Pig Skin Clas¬ sic Flag Football tournament, the Raze Your Pride banner competition, in which Greek houses and residence halls cre¬ ated and hung spirited banners, and the 1st Annual Homecom¬ ing Cook-off at the Gardens. The event was open to all stu¬ dent organizations. WEDNESDAY On Wednesday students could walk through the Union and vote for their favorite hog in the 1st annual Hog ' n the Hill: Create-a-Hog Contest. Partici¬ pating groups used a variety of materials, from paint to paper to plastic, to construct a prize¬ winning Razorback. The day concluded with the University Programs talent show. Arkansas 9 (Traurlrr ! | BIAZE FULED T 0 L ] INGUSH TRAV ELER SPIRIT Tmt ' Kmu n.ck ' hn l A SUM V hnurn it . 16STUDENT LIFE THURSDAY °ting for the Create-a-Hog v-ontest continued on Thurs- ay in the Union Connections ounge. Thursday evening rought students to the Pig Pen arty at the Chi Omega Greek eater. The party featured the Kowdy Fan contest, the Pig Out contest and live music by Bar- FRIDAY Friday was packed with ac¬ tivities, including the Calling All Hogs Golf tournament, the Sty ' Lize Your Lawn competi¬ tion, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Unity Step Show, the Home¬ coming Parade, the Homecom¬ ing Pep Rally, and a Friday Night Live called Hog Home¬ coming. SATURDAY Saturday concluded the week ' s festivities, as the Razorbacks crushed Southeast Missouri State Redhawks with a score of 63-7. The final Homecoming event was the NPHC Home¬ coming Step Show at 7 p.m. Opposite page: A student takes a mo¬ ment to check out the entries in the first annual Create-a-Hog contest. Participants created Hogs from various materials, and the entries were on display in the Union so students could vote for their favorite. PHO¬ TO BY GIGI HOLDER Left: Kim Murray spray paints a Hog as she works on the Northwest Quad’s Homecoming float. Residence halls and Greek houses con¬ structed floats for the parade down Dick¬ son Street. PHOTO BY STACY RYBURN Above: Members of the Razorback March¬ ing Band march down Dickson Street during the Homecoming pa¬ rade, Friday Oct. 13. UA students lined the street to cheer on the Hogs, see the floats and receive the can¬ dy and beads thrown to the crowd. PHOTO BY DARREN MCNEILL HOMECOMING 17 New Construction SHAPES the Face of Campus NEW STRUCTURES BRING NEW LOOK TO A CHANGING UNIVERSITY BY MEGAN GARNER With growing numbers of UA students and grow¬ ing funds from the Campaign for the 21st Century, the UA worked throughout the year to renovate and update the face of its campus. The university contin¬ ued work on previous projects such as the construc¬ tion of Willard J. Walker Hall, the Center for Aca¬ demic Excellence, John McDonnell Field, additions to the Law School, renovations to the Lewis J. Epley SIGMA NU On April 5, 2006 the ground-breaking ceremony for the Sigma Nu fraternity house took place. The site was located on Stadi¬ um Drive, between Walton Hall and the Phi Delta Theta house. The house was slated to be completed in the summer of 2007. Funds for the construction came from a variety of sources, $1.6 million of a $7.6 million gift to the Campaign for the 21st cen¬ tury from Don Tyson and his family. The project was under the direction of Treanor Architects with Wittenberg Delony and Davidson Architects, and Milestone Construction. 18STUDENT LIFE band building, renovations in the chemistry build¬ ing and the restoration of the exterior of Old Main. In addition to these projects, the university planned and began many new ones, including the construc¬ tion of Fowler House, the Sigma Nu fraternity house, Maple Hill residence hall, the Alpha Omicron Pi so¬ rority house and a renovation of the Lady ' Back Yard softball field. FOWLER HOUSE After receiving a $1.75 million donation from Wallace and Fowler of Jonesboro, the UA announced the start of constr 111 tion on the Fowler House, a university chancellor ' s resident on the corner of Razorback Road and Maple Street. The F o ' er House will be the front door to the university, and serve a gathering place for students, faculty, alumni and university officials, UA President Alan Sugg said. The project was und the direction of Polk Stanley Rowland Cursor Porter Architect 5 ' Ltd, and Flintco Inc. Contractors. MAPLE HILL Co date lC 0n began in 2006 on a new dormitory to accommo- ill e 8 r °wing number of students. Maple Hill residence hall win . C ° mm °date 709 students in suite-style rooms. The hall 1 have am • • e ach Unities like a fireplace lounge and kitchenettes on ith ° r Construction was expected to finish in July 2007, VVa§ stl, dents moving into the hall in August. The project tyj t s e |j er direction of Hanbury Evans Wright Viattas with c hitew Vans Ra co and Amirmoez Foster Halley Johnson Ar- tects. an d CDI Inc. Contractors. WALKER HALL To accommodate increasing enrollment, Walton College con¬ structed a new graduate building, Willard J. Walker Hall. The building was made possible through an $8 million gift from the Willard J. Walker family and will be named for Walker, in hon¬ or of his success in retail management as an exceptional busi¬ ness leader. The 77,000-square-foot building will feature state- of-the-art classrooms and student learning spaces. The project was under the direction of Machado and Silvetti Associates Inc. of Boston and Allison Architects Inc. of Little Rock. 19 Rapes on Campus RAISE Safety Issues UAPD INCREASES ACTIVITY TO PREVENT CRIME ON CAMPUS BY KEVIN ESTES Campus safety became a hot topic this year, as the semester began with a series of rapes across cam¬ pus and the release of a police sketch during the first week of school. Parents, students, the UAPD and uni¬ versity administrators were concerned for the safety of those in the UA community, and throughout the year efforts to ensure that safety were on the rise. Female students were especially aware of the need for personal safety in the wake of three rapes that took place during the summer and an increase in acquaintance rapes throughout the school year. A rape was reported near the construction area of the new Leflar Law Center July 18. A woman was re¬ portedly dragged behind a building and raped by an unknown man. A sketch of the man was released in order to heighten students awareness as well as pro¬ mote campus safety. UAPD also offered a women ' s self-defense course called RAD, or Rape Aggression Defense. They sponsored and supervised a free service called Razorback Patrol, where student volunteers escorted other students during the hours of 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. UAPD officers took over the responsibility after 12:30 a.m. The UAPD also increased the number of officers on duty for the first week, with officers on patrol on foot, in cars, on bicycles and on the new Segway scoot¬ ers. In addition to these measures, the UA held a cam¬ pus safety forum Sept. 9 in order to inform students about an increase of safety measures on campus and provided a setting in which students concerns could be heard. When you can ' t feel safe at the university, how are you expected to study? said Daniel Pugh, associ¬ ate dean of students. How are you expected to eat? How are you expected to sleep? In addition to the increased police presence, the self-defense course and the safety forum, Steve Ga- hagans, associate director of UAPD, encouraged stu¬ dents to travel in groups, use the Razorback Patrol, walk in well-lighted areas, be aware of the emergen¬ cy phones around campus and to just listen to their instincts. I think this is a safe campus, Gahagans said. My son goes to school here, and I feel very confident telling him it is a safe campus. 20STUDENT LIFE According to the UAPD, it is not ad¬ vised for students to walk alone at night. However many were willing to take the risk in order to get where they needed to be. Regardless of where you were or who you were with, UAPD al¬ ways recommended walking in well-lit ar¬ eas. PHOTO BY ROBYN CLOUD A sign displayed on a campus cross¬ walk helps drivers be aware of pedestrians crossing the street. The university paid about $250 per sign to place in the middle of 21 crosswalks after several students were injured last year. PHO¬ TO BY KEVIN ESTES CAMPUS SAFETY 21 Hog Fans RALLY in Razorback Nation RECORD NUMBERS OF HOG FANS FLOOD FAYETTEVILLE FOR SEASON OPENER BY JEFF HOBSON AND MEGAN GARNER As the adage says, revenge is a dish best served cold. And after giving up more points in any Razor- back game since the World War I era to the USC Tro¬ jans in 2005, the Razorbacks were embarrassed and looked to take retribution on the Trojans on their own home turf. The season opener was scheduled for Sept. 2, and in the weeks leading up to the game, fan frenzy was intoxicating with buildup for the grudge match be¬ tween the rebuilding Razorbacks and the reloading Trojans reaching heights not seen since the 1969 big shootout between the then number one Texas Long¬ horns and the number two Razorbacks. Ticket sales reflected the building anticipation, as Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium sold all 72,000 tickets for the game. Tickets were sold out by Aug. 25, only five days after classes started. The game marked only the third time Razorback Stadium had sold out since its expansion in 2001. Following the sellout, the university added 7,300 seats to the south end zone to accommodate the rising numbers of hog- wild fans planning to attend. In the end, the game brought together the largest congregation of Razor- backs to witness the Hogs play in Arkansas as 76,564 screaming fans filed into Razorback Stadium to make for one of the most electric atmospheres in Razorback history. Seasoned student veterans began camping out in front of the stadium ' s student entrance as early as the Tuesday before the game, in order to secure front row seats. Tents, sleeping bags and lawn chairs lined Stadium Drive as more and more students braved the elements for the chance to watch the Hogs up close. But even with record numbers of Hog fans cheer¬ ing them on, the Razorbacks were disappointed in their quest for revenge. The loss of star running back Darren McFadden, who was battling an off-the-field injury, was a crippling blow to the Hogs, as well as the numerous questions at the quarterback position. And while the Hogs didn ' t bring home the ba¬ con, that wouldn ' t stop the thousands of relentless Razorback fans from pouring into Fayetteville time and time again to call those Hogs and cheer them on to an amazing season. 22STUDENT LIFE Thousands of fans greet the USC Trojans with a rousing Hog call. The season open¬ er brought so many fans to Fayetteville that Razorback Sta¬ dium sold out by the end of the first week of school. PHOTO BY DARREN MCNEILL use GAME 23 This Little PIGGY Went to Fayetteville LIVE MASCOT LEADS HOGS TO VICTORY IN RAZORBACK STADIUM BY MEGAN Most people are familiar with the red running Razorback that can be found across the state of Ar¬ kansas, adorning everything from hats to shirts to license plates. But some students, like senior Reece Bailey, got hands-on experience with a different kind of Razorback. A living, breathing, snorting one. Tusk II, a 450-pound Russian boar, served as the live Razorback mascot for the UA, which has had a live mascot tradition since the 1960s. Tusk is the clos¬ est living resemblance of a real Razorback, a moniker given to the lean, ill-tempered beasts that roamed the Arkansas countryside in the early 1900s. These animals are said to only exist today in the Australian Outback. Tusk was close enough to a Razorback for Hog fans though, who welcomed the boar ' s entrance into Razorback stadium with a heartfelt hog call. Tusk was driven into the stadium before every game in his own piggy palace, which also brought the cheer¬ leaders and mascots into the stadium. Tusk and his entourage circled the entire stadium, rallying Razor- back support and getting the crowd ready to cheer for the Hogs on the field. GARNER Bailey and his fellow Alpha Gamma Rho mem¬ bers were the official caretakers of Tusk, and before Tusk ' s permanent home was relocated this year, used to enjoy the duty of loading Tusk into a truck the night before the game, bathing him and escorting him to the game the next day. Loading him was fun, Bailey said. Sometimes he would get after you. It was nothing serious, but he ' s definitely a Razorback. Bailey served as the driver of the Tusk truck for two and a half years, a position he volunteered for and was proud to hold. 1 thought it would be a neat experience, Bailey said with a smile. You learn a lot, and it has been a great experience. In addition to Tusk, there were several uniformed mascots, including the original Big Red, Pork Chop and a crowd favorite, the nine-foot tall inflatable Boss Hog. But for Bailey and others. Tusk brought some¬ thing unique to Razorback players and fans. I think having a live mascot adds something, Bailey said. It ' s an intangible, until you have a live animal. It really adds to the tradition. 24STUDENT LIFE Tusk II waits in his pig pen for his chance to escort the cheerlead¬ ers into Razorback Stadium. The live mascot has been a tradition at UA since the 1960s. PHOTOS BY DARREN MCNEILL fe KABLE A SLACKS: WhA W HOGS HoS KNOW TO r A | SE Ruckus BIG RED III In the summer of 1977, Big Red III escaped from an animal ex¬ hibit near Eureka Springs. The rowdy razorback then ravaged the countryside before an irate farmer gunned him down. RAGNAR Ragnar was a wild hog captured in Southern Arkansas by Leola farmer Bill Robinson. Ragnar killed a coyote, a 450-pound domestic pig and seven rattle¬ snakes. Ragnar died in 1978 of unknown causes. TUSK II A 450-pound Russian boar. Tusk was the closest living re¬ semblance of a true Razorback. One of three sons of Tusk I, the current mascot and his entou¬ rage brought the cheerleaders and mascots into the stadium at every home game. TUSK 25 Ip A parked cC,r i the feature ' l! the big screen- in theaters . pealing the cheap beca , fO« prices and friendly a tm ° sp V PHOTOS SIMMONS 26STUDENT LIFE The Big PICTURE Show CHEAP ADMISSION AND CONCESSIONS BRING STUDENTS TO THE DRIVE-IN BY CAROLYN FINNIE While day is settling into dusk, adults and chil¬ dren were settling into the 112 Drive-In. Kids were al- read y squealing with delight as they ran around the pla yground - without the ordinary constraints of an ln door movie theater - while their parents dutifully U P blankets and lawn chairs. Carloads of students 1r| d couples drove past the old-time marquee for the double feature showings. Drive-ins slowly gained steam throughout the s particularly towards the end of the decade W en the baby boom hit and many children were )0 king f or something to do. To keep this new mar- en hced and entertained, many businesses built P Ygrounds and some even went so far as to add p ° n y rides, boat rides and miniature golf around the p °jcction screens. Drive-ins were deeply nostalgic and an Ameri- n a lternative to the national chain theaters. Fayette- s 112 Drive-in was one of the dwindling number r ive-in theaters left in the United States. At the M ght of their popularity back in the 1950s, Arkan- ac quired more than 50 drive-in theaters but only three re nrain today in Marshall, Mountain View and a yettevill e . Currently, the U.S. has nearly 1,000 abandoned drive-ins. Four states lack the novelty completely and 82 percent of drive-ins have closed or been de¬ molished. We try to be more family focused at 112, said owner John Terry. The great thing about working here is the repeat customers who keep coming back. We get p eople who pull up to the ticket window and ask us ' what ' s playing. ' They just come for the drive- in experience. The drive-in kept packing customers by charging $10 per car and offering the old time menu of cheese fries, hot chili dogs, and buttery popcorn. The sin¬ gle screen showed double features on the weekends through mid-March and mid-November but saw the most crowds in the warm summer nights. We usually try to put a family film on the screen, he said. While we reserve the other feature for films that appeal more to college students. You get people of all ages. You get your regu¬ lars, and you ' ve even got the people who used to come when they were young and now come with their kids. As multiplexes multiplied, and as screen sizes continued to shrink, drive-in theatres offer a nostal¬ gic alternative and also a greater value for the dollar. Popcorn, soft pretzels and hot dogs were favorites at the 112 Drive-In concession stand. As with most drive-in theaters, cheap concessions kept the big screens in business. DRIVE-IN THEATER 27 The men of Phi Delta Theta welcome their new pledge class on Old Main Lawn. Phi Delt was one of the largest fraternities on campus and contin¬ ued to succeed in re¬ cruitment with large pledge numbers each fall. PHOTO BY GIGI HOLDER. Opposite page, left to right: The fall pledge class of Kappa Delta poses for a picture on the Kappa Delta house lawn. All smiles as fresh¬ man Katie Miller takes her first picture as a pledge of Pi Beta Phi. COURTESY PHOTOS ■ St JHr SmSJSR L WANTED ...FOR... RECRUITMENT RUSH CHAIR’S PERSPECTIVE PI BETA PHI ' ' Recruitment is the time when you choose the girls who will carry on your legacy, so it ' s an important part of sorority life. I just wanted to not only do my part, but I wanted to do something that would help our house even after I ' m gone. I loved the experience because I got to spend time with the younger girls. -Kristi Hunter PI KAPPA ALPHA We look for men that have character, namely the qualities of a gentlemen: charisma, in¬ tegrity, motivated, considerate. It is also vital that the men are smart, because if they fail to succeed in school, then there is no way for them to leave their mark on our fraternity. -Jake Jones KAPPA DELTA The main thing that we stress to the potential new . ber (PNM) is that our h o e one of the most diverse l 1111 ' . • or on campus and there is « r j for every girl to get in v ° We are simply ourselves- want the PNM to like us fo r N we are and not who we a ing to be. -Ashley Fitzge 1 28 STUDENT LIFE Record Numbers RUSH to Join Greek Life GREEK LIFE HAS SUCCESSFUL RUSH WITH HIGHEST NUMBERS EVER BY BRANDON EDWARDS Oct. 4-8 marked history in UA Greek life. Interfra¬ ternity Council men ' s fall recruitment had its highest numbers ever with 520 men signed up for recruit¬ ment. Numbers really are what set this year apart, Parice Tyler, Associate Director of Greek Life said. We are really excited about making history this year. We ' ve worked really hard and are so proud of the work our guys have put into this. Aside from numbers, IFC recruitment also start¬ ed a pre-recruitment study hall for men interested. We had an open Greek study hall every Wednes¬ day in the Union. This wasn ' t a required event but we did strongly encourage anyone wanting to go through rush to attend. We wanted to provide them study help and al¬ though the event was not required we had a good turn out, Tyler said. The increasing numbers in recruitment and new¬ ly added study hall were claimed to be a result of the new delayed recruitment. Delayed rush process has helped numbers in¬ crea se tremendously. Delaying the rush process gives men the opportunity to reach out to guys who would have never thought about joining a fraternity. They get a chance to see what Greek life is like before rush and see that there ' s more to it than the parties, Tyler said. Oct. 2 there was an orientation for all potential new members (PNMs) where all questions were an¬ swered and they were given an idea of what to expect during recruitment. Oct. 4 and 5 were considered round one which consisted of six parties per night and gave each PNM an opportunity to go to every house. After they chose which houses they wanted to go back to and frater¬ nities make their choices, the PNMs that wanted to return began round two. Round three, otherwise known as Pref Night, consisted of three one-hour parties, afterwards PNMs ranked their remaining options in order from one to three. Then, on Sunday Oct. 8 they all went to Old Main Lawn where their group leader, or Rho Chi, gave them an envelope saying which fraternity extended them a bid. Afterwards, the new pledges gathered with their individual fraternities and went to a recreation activity. If UA men are looking for rich tradition, oppor¬ tunities to lead by example in service for others then we want them to be a part of Greek life, Tyler said. RUSH BID DAY 29 Arrest Numbers on the RISE for DWI Offenders UNIVERSITY POLICE CRACK DOWN ON DWI LAWS TO PREVENT STUDENT INCIDENTS BY NATALIE MORRISON Over the past three years DWI arrests have in¬ creased on the UA campus and the arrests for driv¬ ing while intoxicated was a concern for the entire UA community. According to Arkansas law, it was illegal for a driver to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of over .08 percent. Blood alcohol levels were determined by breathalyzers, blood analyses or urine analyses. Lt. Gary Crain of UAPD said no matter how many times people hear that they should not drink and drive they do it anyway. It ' s been said over and over but people still put themselves and others in danger, said Lt. Crain. And not just students but adults as well. In the most recent crime statistics report from the university there were five DWI and DUI inci¬ dents from the past three years that occurred in non¬ campus locations. The report also cit ed 42 incidents of DWI and DUI arrests in public property areas of the university. According to the UA campus security policy, UAPD enforces all state and local liquor laws, including those for underage drinkers. Violations of such laws can lead to legal trouble as well as trouble with the university. Consequences often depended on the severity of the violation, but they were most likely jail time and community service sentences. In addition, violators had their license revoked or suspended. Arkansas law also provided that some offenders of the DUI law receive an Ignition Interlock Device in their car which can test the BAC of the driver and deny ig¬ nition if the level of alcohol in the driver ' s blood is above .02 percent. According to the information brochures provid¬ ed by UAPD there were 560,000 people in the United States that were injured each year in alcoh ol related car crashes. The university sponsored programs such as Al¬ cohol Awareness Week, to remind and inform stu¬ dents of the dangers of alcohol and to promote a safe and healthy college experience and future lifestyle. Lt. Crain said his advice to students was to, always think ahead and choose a driver before you leave the house. With a little planning, a lot of accidents can be avoided, Crain said. 30STUDENT LIFE Opposite page left to right: Drink specials on Dickson Street proved too hard to pass up for some students. UAPD made 44 arrests for DWI offenses in the past three years. The majority occurred on public property of the university. PHOTOS BY CAROLYN FINNIE AND MEGAN GARNER Driving while Intoxi¬ cated ended up cost¬ ing most offenders. Those who broke the law faced jail time, community service, a revoked license or even an Ignition Inter¬ lock Device on a car. PHOTO BY MEGAN GARNER ENFORCEMENT UAPD enforced all state and lo¬ cal liquor laws, including those for underage drinkers. Posses¬ sion and use of intoxicants in public areas of university fa¬ cilities and at official university functions held on campus was prohibited. UAPD worked with federal agencies when needed to enforce federal laws. FAPD ARRESTS FAPD made 13 arrests for DWI DUI offenses in the past three years DWI DUI Campus: 0 Non-Campus: 3 Public Property: 10 Residence Hall: 0 UAPD ARRESTS UAPD made 44 arrests for DWI DUI offenses in the past three years. DWI DUI Campus: 6 Non-Campus: 1 Public Property: 37 Residence Hall: 0 DWI ARRESTS 31 Students monitor their weight on scales to help maintain and put it in perspective. Many factors contrib¬ uted to the freshman 15 weight gain but students also found resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle. PHOTO BY CAROLYN FINNIE Opposite page: With endless opportunities to give in to the urge to scarf down chips, a candy bar or cin¬ namon roll, students found it easy to use their flex dollars to pick up a quick snack be¬ tween classes without thinking of the impact on their wallet or their waist line. PHOTOS BY ERIKA SIMMONS TIPS FOR MAINTAINING A HEALTHY WEIGHT PLAN Plan meals, study snacks and exercise times ahead of time. Write down a list every week of your goals in these categories and when you can fulfill them. Keep healthy food like fruits, vegetables and granola bars in the dorm room. EXERCISE Establish a practical exercise routine and make it part of a daily schedule. Attend exercise classes at the HPER and opt to walk to your car instead of rid¬ ing the bus. WATCH IT Keep ordering pizza and ' • l r ning through the fas ii drive-through to a mini When eating out, share a , half 1 with a friend or place - j entree in a to-go box ah a time. 32 STUDENT LIFE Freshmen BATTLE the Bulge STUDENTS TAKE MEASURES TO PUT DOWN THE SECOND SLICE OF PIZZA BY COURTNEY CAMPBELL Every student has heard rumors of the dreaded freshmen 15. On average men gained six pounds and women gained four and a half pounds during their first year of college, according to a multi-year study by researchers at Tufts University. Weight gain was generally caused by a number of factors present on college campuses. Freshmen on campus found the dining halls to be an all you can eat version of heaven. Students were free to eat whenever and whatever they desired. Stu¬ dents could find pizza, chocolate cake and hamburg¬ ers on the menu just about everyday, along with the vegetables that some students mostly ignored. One of the main pleasures new students miss out on when they came to the university was the quality of home-cooked meals. Without mom ' s supervision many students made a meal out of french fries and ice cream. Late night studies brought to one by can¬ dy and caffeinated drinks also contributed to weight gain. Another major cause of weight gain was alcohol consumption. There were more opportunities to con¬ sume beer and hard liquor on a college campus. The calories in beer were enough to easily add 15 pounds to any heavy drinker. It was natural to gain some weight when students leave home and try to settle in to a completely differ¬ ent environment. Anxiety, homesickness and stress could contribute to the extra weight. Most freshmen who gained the 15 would lose it by their sopho¬ more year; however, too much weight gain causes health problems, such as high blood pressure and fa¬ tigue. Those students that were against gaining any weight found that the best way to avoid weight gain was to eat healthy and exercise. Students found that the HPER provided a great place to workout, run, play intramural sports and take free classes such as pilates and boot camp to help fight the freshmen 15. Students also used The Pat Walker Health Center as a resource for information on how to live a healthy lifestyle. The center offered many services to inter¬ ested students. An on-staff nutritionist was available to help plan a diet, offer advice and help students gather the information needed to take on any body challenge, all free of charge to UA students. FRESHMAN 15 33 A New TRADITION in the Making THE GARDENS PROVIDE NEW TAILGATING AREA FOR FANS BY JEFF HOBSON Football in the SEC was not just a game as any¬ one from the South could testify Saturdays began early as fans and families began their game day preparations shortly after dawn, setting up tents and tables in anticipation of the upcoming gridiron battle between the goliaths of the SEC. At Ole Miss, the Grove remained a sacred tradi¬ tion where the blue-blooded Southern aristocracy dined on fine china under the shade of century old trees. The saying goes in Oxford We might lose a game, but we will never lose a party, but with the construction of the Gardens on the UA campus. Hog fans might be able to give the Rebels a run for their money. The newly built area on the south side of campus where parts of Carlson Terrace once stood was home to tailgating and pre-game festivities that rivaled that of any SEC power. Containing gazebos and reserved spots for tailgaters, the Gardens offered amenities that many other tailgating locales lacked. With pri¬ vate bathrooms, reserved parking and cover from the elements, the Gardens made for an ideal place to revel in the game day atmosphere. It ' s really cool, said Whitney Haynes, senior international relations major. It is such a great place to get ready for the game. With live bands entertaining the revelers, the fun lasted for hours, as dedicated fans arrived outside the gates at 8 a.m. on game day. I have never witnessed anything like this, said Nicole North, an out-of-town visitor from Memphis. I ' ve been to soccer games in Italy and England and have never seen an atmosphere quite like this. While the atmosphere was costly for those with reserved spaces for their trucks and party space at $500, any Razorback fan could walk in off the street and grab a spot under the many trees that populated the Gardens at no cost. At the center of it all, atop a stone platform sur¬ rounded by lights was a specially commissioned statue depicting a Razorback mounting a rock in triumph. The statue was unveiled by Arkansas leg¬ ends and alumni Jerry Jones, Jim Lindsey, Chancel¬ lor John White and Athletic Director Frank Broyles Saturday, Sept. 2. Perhaps a new tradition was born on the inaugural day as hundreds of fans stroked the Razorback on the rock in hopes of bringing luck to the Razorbacks on the field. 34 STUDENT LIFE Famous alumni Jim Lindsey, Frank Broyles and Jerry Jones call the Hogs after the unveiling of the hog statue in the middle of the Gardens. The statue features a Ra- zorback mounting a rock in victory. PHOTO BY PAMELA ACOSTA Opposite page left to right: During Home¬ coming week, stu¬ dents and alumni participate in the first cook-off held at the Gardens. Tents and grills fill the Gardens before the season opener against Southern Cal¬ ifornia. PHOTOS BY DARREN McNEILL r d A ' LGa E c I $Ai Sa Roma i Jalaper : rran, J ts P- Sa] ; ts p. wi tsp. | 1(14 1 2) oz. can diced tomatoes Juice of 1 2 lime 1 2 cup fresh cilantro 1 large clove garlic Chop peppers and toma¬ toes in a food processor. Add remaining ingre¬ dients and refrigerate. Serve with a variety of chips. HAMBURGERS Ingredients: Hamburger meat, ba¬ con, cheese, pickles, onion, toma¬ to, lettuce, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise. Directions: Divide each pound of hamburger into eight thin patties. Fry the bacon until crisp. Place bacon slices and a cheese slice on one thin patty top with another patty. Press edges to seal. Cook on grill and season with your favorite seasoning. SHRIMP, POTATOES CORN Bring 3 gallons of salted water to a boil. Add 2 bags of Zatara- in ' s Crawfish, Shrimp Crab Boil. Add ears of corn and small potatoes. Bring back to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit 10 min¬ utes. Remove corn and pota¬ toes. Bring water back to a boil and add shrimp. Cook about five minutes. GARDENS 35 Facebook FEEDS Appetite for Information UA STUDENTS JOIN 14 MILLION OTHER USERS LOGGING ONTO FACEBOOK BY DANA HUGGINS Take a quick glance around any computer lab on campus and you will see that many of the students are logged on to facebook.com, the Internet phenom¬ enon that gives college students yet another reason to spend time online. When it began, it was a much more simplified version than currently exists. The messaging, pok¬ ing, groups and wall posts were there from the be¬ ginning, though it is still uncertain exactly what a poke means. The site grew, and began taking sug¬ gestions from users, adding photo albums, notes, events and the ability to share videos. But the most notable change to Facebook was the addition of the News Feed, which listed changes that members made to their profile. It announced rela¬ tionships and break-ups, showed recently uploaded photographs and publicized wall posts. When the News Feed was introduced, it was not met with open arms. That is because the News Feed was introduced without any way to control what was shown. Imme¬ diately there were angry users sending developer Mark Zuckerberg comments letting him know how they felt. Several new groups also popped up show¬ ing their disdain for the new addition, such as Ban the News Feed. Zuckerberg quickly responded with an apology and a feature that allowed users to control informa¬ tion posted on the Feed. Junior Cy Martin, who admits he logs on to the site about 10 times each day, wasn ' t too keen on the News Feed when he first saw it. It was bad when you couldn ' t control it, but I wasn ' t skeptical about it once they added the con¬ trols, Martin said. Now I use it every time I get on; it ' s the first thing I look at after I check my messag¬ es. Senior Seth Kleman agreed, saying he doesn ' t mind the News Feed. I think since everybody got used to it they know what people are going to see and they keep that in consideration, Kleman said. Both students agree that Facebook was a Web site they used to keep in touch with their friends, and that they planned on using Facebook even after they graduate. My favorite thing about Facebook is the com¬ munication you can have with friends you don ' t see very often, Martin said. It ' s like an improved form of e-mail because everyone has it. 36 STUDENT LIFE Opposite page, left to right: Facebook now has over 14 mil¬ lion registered users across more than 40,000 networks. PHOTO BY MEGAN GARNER Facebook was founded by Harvard student Mark Zucker- berg. PHOTO COUR- A student logs in to Facebook to update his profile, check his messages and write on a friend’s wall. Since its start three years ago, the site has become the seventh-most traf¬ ficked site on the web, according to comScore. PHOTO BY TESY OF FACEBOOK MEGAN GARNER facebook AH f ac M p I nts in ok o R Y FEBRUARY 2004 Facebook was founded as the Facebook by Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg. Within a few weeks, more than half the Har¬ vard undergraduate population was registered on the site. By December 2004, the number of registered users exceeded one million. SEPTEMBER 2, 2005 Zuckerberg launched a high school version of Facebook. At first, it was kept totally separate from the college version. How¬ ever, on Feb. 27, 2006 Facebook began allowing college students to add high school students as friends. SEPTEMBER 11,2006 It was announced that Face- book would officially open to all Internet users, prompt¬ ing protest from many cur¬ rent users. Two weeks later, on Sept. 26, Facebook opened the doors to anyone online with a valid e-mail address. FACEBOOK 37 Students Get WIRED for Constant Reach TECHNOLOGY CHANGES THE WAY STUDENTS STUDY AND INTERACT BY NATALIE MORRISON Just ask any older generation about the technology, or lack thereof, while they at¬ tended college. Students 10 years ago actual- ly started research in the library card catalog rather than logging on to the Google search engine in virtually any campus building. Or try meeting up with friends on a Friday night using only landline dorm phones. Resources such as computers, Internet search engines and e-mail improved com¬ munication and expanded students ' access to information. Students had devices from laptops to palm pilots available to facilitate communication in their lives. Classes were progressively more dependent on the Inter¬ net with professors creating class Web sites for notes and announcements. My classes depend so much on the use of the Internet, and I think everyone has be¬ come reliant on that convenience, freshman Johanna Sawatski said. The UA offered students various techno¬ logical resources to assist with the demands of college life. The computer lab in the Union contained 74 Dell computers, and students could also access wireless Internet in the Union and Mullins among other buildings. In addition to the computer lab, the Stu¬ dent Technology Center had technological equipment available to check out. Students could use laptops to assist with schoolwork and projects, or projectors and cameras for recreational use. Technology altered entertainment for college students as well. This was evident in a device that became prevalent on col¬ lege campuses, the iPod. With the capability to hold entire music libraries, these devices could be carried constantly. In the tradition of creating revolution¬ ary devices, Apple introduced the iPhone, a unique new device that combined a mobile phone, an iPod, and an Internet access device with a desktop for e-mail, Web browsing, maps and searching. The iPhone might be too much. I wouldn ' t know how to operate it, said Alli¬ son Newkirk, a senior apparel studies major. However, the device was likely to catch on with students. Although technology provided numer¬ ous benefits for students, it added a new di¬ mension to academic honesty through Inter¬ net essay sites. Diane Waryold, executive Director of Duke University ' s Center for Academic In¬ tegrity, said professors have to be aware of the technology that is at students ' disposal because it is safe to say our students are far more sophisticated. Despite its dangers, technology became a solid component of the modern world. It was embedded in the process of human ex¬ perience and an integral part of college life. 38 STUDENT LIFE A student text mes¬ sages a friend be¬ tween classes in Brough Commons. Many students could be seen talking on their phones and sending text mes¬ sages while walking to and from classes. PHOTOS BY ROBYN CLOUD Students use comput¬ ers between class¬ es. Some students brought their laptops with them to classes, while others used the many computer labs on campus between classes to check their e-mail or Facebook accounts. STUDENTS AND TECHNOLOGY 39 CRAZE UA STUDENTS ENJOY AN ARRAY OF MUSIC WITH THE CONVENIENCE OF iPODS UA students no lon¬ ger lug around gi¬ gantic 80’s boom boxes or the hand¬ held CD players that were consid¬ ered hip only a few years ago. With new iPod technol¬ ogy, students are now able to enjoy their music with the press of a button. PHOTO BY TRISTAN EVANS 40 rUDENTLIFI TOP 5 SONGS “Home” Michael Buble “I’m Moving On Rascal Flatts “I’ll Be” Edwin McCain “9 Crimes” Damien Rice “11 Memories” O.A.R. Meagan Abell, Sophomore TOP 5 SONGS “Stick Em Up” Gucci Mane Too Little Too Late JoJo “Sex with you Marques Houston “Deuces Up” BG “Awnaw Remix” POD and Nappy Roots Joel Perry, Freshman TOP 5 SONGS “Citrus” The Hold Steady “Night Train Amos Lee “Van Occupanther” Midlake | lyrMfe “Medicine Ball” Rogue Wave L| The Story of our Lives Mind The Gap Lauren Saint, Senior _ UKANStr. _ TOP 5 SONGS “Tables and Chairs” Andrew Byrd “On My Own Time” Gym Class Heroes “Gimme Shelter Rolling Stones “Brian’s Song” Snack Eaters “Parallel or Together Ted Leo Pharmacists Parker Davis, Senior iPOD CRAZE 41 On the FRONT Lines STUDENTS PUT EDUCATION ON HOLD TO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY BY MEGAN GARNER Sweat oozes from his skin and seeps into his faded fatigues. Driving through the sand and heat with his left hand, his right hand loosely grips his M-16, the black barrel bobbing out the window. Sud¬ denly the crack of shots rings out through the desert. He tightens his grip on his gun, looking towards the sound though he knows he won ' t be able to identify the source. Turning back to the road, he speeds up a little, leaving the shots and a cloud of dust behind him. Nothing sets this skirmish apart, and it ' s just another day of work for senior Eric Dingier. Dingier, a psychology major from North Little Rock, was one of many students who put their edu¬ cation on hold to spend time overseas, serving in the armed forces. ' Tve kind of always had an interest in the Army, Dingier said. I used to play with GI Joe and army men when I was little. After my first year of college, I just felt like I needed something different. Dingier joined the Army National Guard in 2001, shortly before the terrorist attacks of 9 11. It kind of freaked me out a little bit, Dingier said. My mom wasn ' t too happy at that point. He completed his basic training and advanced individual training in the spring of his sophomore year. His plans were then to start back to school, un¬ til he got called out in January 2003. He packed his bags and flew into Kuwait, before moving into Iraq on April 28. Dingier served as a vehicle mechanic and worked in Tikrit, a town about 140 kilometers northwest of Baghdad. There he repaired medical vehicles, as well as convoying to different areas to pick up and drop off patients. He spent 11 months in Iraq before he was finally able to return home. It ' s a really rewarding experience, coming home, he said. You ' ve been thinking all that time what all you want to do when you get home. I was going fishing, I was riding my bike around, all kinds of fun stuff. I enjoyed life a lot when I came home, just soaking it all up. Even with all the fun he was having. Dingier was anxious to return to school and finish his education. 1 knew that was what I wanted to do. It made me appreciate what I had in front of me, to know that I don ' t want to have a military life. I had that goal in mind and it strengthened that resolve to get it done. 42 STUDENT LIFE UA graduate Ty Har¬ ris breaks the ice with an Iraqi boy by letting him try on his helmet. “That’s when I got that huge smile and it just opened up the family there to talking to me,” Harris said. PHOTO COUR TESY OF TY HARRIS Some soldiers stop and set up security along the Euphrates river. UA students like Harris and Dingier had to balance their desire to serve their country with their de¬ sire to get an educa¬ tion. PHOTO COUR¬ TESY OF TY HARRIS Opposite page, lett to right: Senior Eric Dingier rides along in a convoy outside Baghdad. Dingier stands out¬ side Saddam Husse¬ in’s palace in Tikrit. Dingier served 11 months in Iraq. PHO¬ TOS COURTESY OF ERIC DINGLER !■ . STUDENTS IN IRAQ 43 ‘Til DEATH Do Us Part STUDENTS SAYING I DO LEARN TO JUGGLE SCHOOL AND MARRIED LIFE BY STACY RYBURN Author Douglas Pagels describes marriage as a beautiful journey in which the man and wife travel hand-in-hand along life ' s road. However, for recently married couple Robbie Prater and Lisa Brence, that beautiful journey included tattoos, Elvis, mold and books used as projectiles along the way. The road proved rough at times, and the couple ' had their share of fights. Brence, a journalism major and producer for KNWA, once threw a copy of Harry Potter at her husband during a skirmish. We just laugh now, Prater said. We just don ' t take it seriously. Originally from Oklahoma, Brence made week¬ end trips to see Prater while the two were dating. They took a rather unusual approach to courtship. Our dates were cheap whiskey and PBR, Prater said. After Brence moved to Fayetteville to go to school, and after seeing Prater for two months, they moved in together to an apartment that was riddled with problems. Their bathroom flooded with sewage. Prater said, and black mold lined the walls and book¬ cases afterwards. Brence felt apprehensive about living with her boyfriend after such a short time of being together. Aside from the obvious plumbing problems, she just didn ' t feel comfortable sometimes. I wouldn ' t use the bathroom when he was around, she said. I was paranoid. After two years of being together, the couple d£ cided to tie the knot. Two years after that, they nally did. Finally we were like, ' let ' s just do it, ' Brence said. We got fed up with planning so we just wen to Vegas. They took the ceremony to the Little Church of the West in Las Vegas, where Elvis Presley and Ann Margaret recited their vows in the 1964 film Viva Las Vegas. Prater hopes to return to Vegas to become a ca sino manager. Then, he said, the couple could poten tially make arrangements for having children. F° f now, their two cats are enough for them to handle. We want to be ready financially and maturity ' wise, he said. Brence agreed, wanting to wait until the couple had a house and she had moved up in hc f career. I just think it ' s a real mistake to marry som e one you haven ' t been living with for a long time, said. Left to right: Brence and Prater, like every other couple, occa¬ sionally quarrelled as newlyweds. Brence and Prater spend time in their new kitchen. PHOTOS BY STACY RYBURN 44STUDENT LIFE Prater and Brence take some time to relax on the couch of their new town- house. Between class and working the couple had little time to relax so they tried to make the most of it. MARRIED STUDENTS 45 F S Students Pile on the DEBT While Still in School ACT ...ON... DEBT LOCALLY he For the UA main campus, average debt of graduates 111 2005 was $19,862. The propel tion of graduates with debt the same year was 50 percent d students. -Project on Student Debt CREDIT CARDS, LOANS SEND STUDENTS INTO DEBT AT A YOUNG AGE BYSHAUNA VO Just charge it - words familiar to any col¬ lege student who owned a credit card and opted to put tuition, books, groceries and a new pair of jeans on the card. Despite persis¬ tent warnings from family and even former graduates, students doubled their debt over the past decade. With the growing rate of college debt, in¬ cluding student loans and credit cards, stu¬ dents grew more aware of the consequences of their spending. I ' ve seen ads in the Traveler for credit cards and read articles about credit card debt in the newspaper and have seen pamphlets about it, but sometimes I just ignore them, said Margarette Huddleston, a senior com¬ munication disorders major. I ' ve got it un¬ der control. Huddleston didn ' t apply for her first credit card until her junior year of college at the University of Central Arkansas. Now, she has four major credit cards that she mainly used for Christmas gifts. As students progress through school, credit card usage swelled. In 2004, 91 per¬ cent of final-year students had a credit card compared to 42 percent of freshmen. Fifty- six percent of final-year students carried four or more cards while only 15 percent of freshmen carried that many. Final-year stu¬ dents carried an average balance of $2,864 while freshmen carried an average balance of $1,585, according to a Nellie Mae study. My balance used to stay at about $1,000, but it is a lot lower now, Huddleston said. I always pay way above the minimum balance due, she said. Twenty-one percent of undergraduates with credit cards reported that they pay off all cards each month, 44 percent said they made more than the minimum payment but generally carried forward a balance and 11 percent say they made less than the mini¬ mum required payment each month. Using small increments of available credit responsibly was a great way to estab¬ lish a positive credit history. Unfortunately, without being educated on the possible pit- falls associated with amassing too much debt, students learned lessons the hard way. STUDENT LOANS In 2004, nearly two-thirds graduates from public unive 5 ties had student loans. Debt levels for graduating niors with student loans than doubled from $8,000 $17,250 over the past decade. At public four-year institution 62.4 percent of graduating 5 niors have education debt. Of these: ■ Half have at least $15,472 student loans I ■ One-fourth have at $28,822 in student loans ■ 10 percent have student d e of $32,944 or more. -Trends in Student Aid, The College Board CREDIT CARDS 83 percent of undergrade attending four-year institute had at least one credit card- In 2004, the average credit balance per student was and 23 percent of them car a balance of more than $3,0 -Nellie Mae study, provide 1 higher education loans 46 STUDENT LIFE Despite persistent warnings, students used credit cards to charge everything from groceries to clothes. In 2004, the average credit card balance per student was $2,169. PHOTO BY GIGI HOLDER CREDIT CARD DEBT 47 I ' f ISHIvr A paintball P takes aim park. Memo the paintba held regulo r tices there jo 48 STUDENT LIFE New Club Sport PAINTS the Town Red PAINTBALL TEAM TOOK AIM AT BRINGING THEIR SPORT TO CAMPUS BY MEGAN GARNER He could hear the shots ringing out through the ci j p ar ound him. Adrenaline rushing, he checked his Su Pply of ammo, hoping he had enough, and slowly ease d his head out. Suddenly a shot whizzed past s ea r, and he ducked back as he felt the shot slam nl ° the bunker. He checked his ammo again, took a deep breath and came exploding out from behind the for the He hi shelter, spraying shots at his enemies as he ran cover. He heard their return fire slamming into 8 r ound where just seconds ago his foot has been. ra n harder, pushing himself, before diving be- ln d another bunker. But not before he felt enemy Sl riash into his leg. He looked down, only to see Mattering of bright yellow paint seeping into his P a nts. Shoot, he thought. I ' ve been hit. Paintball was more than a weekend hobby for ents who joined the fledgling UA paintball team. s tud, Th, foam, which was in its second year, took the s Port • seriously, traveling to out-of-state conferences c °rnpete against the top teams in the nation. They 0 kept rigorous practice schedules to hone their s But for most, practice was more fun than it was Work. 1Ve always been drawn to fast-paced, chang- s Ports, team captain Jason Marx said. With paintball, it ' s constantly changing and you have to constantly adapt to everything that ' s changing. You come up with a general strategy but you have to instantly be able to adjust to changes and outthink them. I think that is the thing I just love about it. Marx became involved with the team after he transferred from Arkansas Tech University his soph¬ omore year. He started playing on the weekends with some of the founding members of the team, and soon became a regular. The paintball team consisted of about eight to 11 people, and was divided into two groups, the more skilled of which traveled to the competitions and tournaments. However, students didn ' t have to be a seasoned player to join the team. Marx and his team¬ mates welcomed everyone, whether they were seri¬ ous players or just wanted to have some fun on the weekends. Pretty much anybody can join, Marx said. If you want to come out and play, even if it ' s not on a regular basis, that ' s fine. We had a girl on the team last semester for about two months. But she came to practice and decided it wasn ' t for her. But we say skill level doesn ' t matter, if you want to come play, you can come play. Left to Right: A paint¬ ball player returns enemy fire during team practice at Point Blank paintball park. Team members huddle up for a min¬ ute behind a shel¬ ter screen during a game of paintball. PAINTBALL TEAM 49 Campus Life SLOWS in the Summer CLASSES END AND STUDENTS IN FAYETTEVILLE FIND WAYS TO PASS THE TIME BY MALLORY SMITH said. Some of the students who chose to stay in Ra- zorback Country for the summer opted to take sum¬ mer classes in order to ease some of their work load during the semester, while other students needed the class credit to receive their diploma. Classes did not occupy all of students time, leav¬ ing many with nothing to do the remainder of the day, causing many to seek jobs around town during their break from being a full-time student. For some students, being an orientation leader seemed like the perfect summer experience since they got to share their UA experience with prospective Razorbacks. Gulley Park off Township Street served as one of the city s most utilized parks, hosting a summer con¬ cert series featuring regional talent. Also, the com¬ munity pool at Wilson Park offered Dive-In movies on Friday nights. After classes were over, students could be seen at parks around town enjoying the sunny summer weather, and the pool was always a place where stu¬ dents could beat the heat. You turned in your last final exam and you and your roommates renewed the lease on your apart¬ ment. With two weeks until the start of summer school, how do you spend your two weeks of free¬ dom? Like other students, you likely noticed the lack of traffic around campus or enjoyed the ability to snag a spot in the parking deck at 9:00 a.m. There is no doubt that Fayetteville changes into a different city after the majority of the students leave. [Summer] is a nice quiet time to relax and re¬ charge our batteries, said Jeff Massengale, manager of Common Grounds on Dickson. More townies come out and the breakfast and lunch schedules are messed up because no one has a set schedule any¬ more. Even though Dickson Street restaurants and bars were not as crowded as during the school year, they remained a popular hangout. Bars and restaurants seemed to provide a different scene for those stu¬ dents who stayed in town, opening their patio seat¬ ing and bringing the best of Fayetteville outdoors. Our patio rocks all summer long, Massengale 50 STUDENT LIFE A busy walkway out¬ side Mullins Library slows down during the summer. Students attending summer classes often found it easier to access computers and other library resources they need during the sum¬ mer sessions. PHOTOS BY MALLORY SMITH Empty classrooms across campus sit si¬ lent until August. Few students can be seen loitering in the Union Mall. When the weather is warm during fall and spring semesters, students can be seen playing frisbee on the grass or reading on one of the many benches. SUMMER IN FAYETTEVILLE 51 52 STUDENT LIFE University Programs bring LIVE Acts to Campus HEADLINER CONCERT COMMITTEE BRINGS BIG NAME MUSIC TO STUDENTS BY STACY RYBURN As early as 7:00 a.m. on Nov. 27 nearly 1,000 students waited in line to get their tick¬ ets to see Grammy-winning teen heart throb John Mayer, the first free concert sponsored by the Headliner Concerts Committee. By 4:30 in the afternoon the next day, all 4,286 student tickets were gone, given away to all those who eagerly waited by camping out, skipping class and bringing extra stu¬ dent IDs to get tickets for their friends. Later on in the year, on April 11, tickets for the second free concert from the HCC went up for distribution. The second act brought by the committee was The Roots, an underground hip-hop act from Philadelphia, whose last album. Game Theory, contained some of the most exhilarating and startling music released in 2006, according to the All Media Guide. By the day of the show, April 24, HCC members were still trying to get rid of tick¬ ets to see The Roots by handing them to stu¬ dents passing by Kimpel Hall. The HCC was created in April 2006 after a proposal by the Associated Student Gov¬ ernment was made in the spring. Students overwhelmingly voted in favor of the com¬ mittee, with a 75 percent approval rating to attach the 55-cent per-credit hour fee to tu¬ ition in order to fund the committee, accord¬ ing to an April 2007 article in The Arkansas Traveler. Sarah Allen, a freshman from Winslow, was skeptical of John Mayer but was pleased with what she saw. I ' d never seen him perform before, and I was really impressed with his performance, she said. I ' ve always thought he was kind of a sleazy and vulgar character but a great musician nonetheless. Allen did not have to wait in line for her ticket because she had a friend pick her ' s up, but did not get a floor seat as a result. I guess 1 got what I deserved - my seat wasn ' t that terrific, she said. I was pretty envious of the people sitting on the floor so close to the stage. While the John Mayer concert was packed, members of the smaller crowd in attendance for The Roots remained excited. Jeremy Davis, a freshman from Jonesboro, anticipated the socially conscious, high-en¬ ergy performance. I was really excited that the U of A got a quality group to come and perform, he said. In my personal opinion it was 100 times better than John Mayer and it had about a fourth of the crowd. Members of the HCC intended to have a headlining concert for each spring and fall semester, although the first concerts both happened in the spring semester due to bud¬ get and time constraints. CONCERTS 53 Previous Page: John Mayer performs at Barnhill Arena. Right: Thousands fill Barnhill Arena to see John Mayer. Students were able to receive free tickets because of an additional stu¬ dent fee that brought big name acts to campus. PHOTOS BY ROBYN CLOUD 54STUDENT LIFE The lead singer of Phantom Planet, Al¬ exander Greenwald, entertains a crowd at the Greek Theatre. The Sept. 1 concert was free to students and was held out¬ doors at the Greek Theatre. PHOTO BY DARREN MCNEILL U . I i Black Thought, the MC for The Roots, performs at Barnhill Arena. Brought to campus by Univer¬ sity Programs, the Grammy award win¬ ning group was the second major act to perform as part of the Headliner Con¬ cert Series. PHOTO BY VANCE GREEN Part of the Grammy- winning hip-hop group. The Roots, performs in front of thousands. The Roots were not only known for their vocal perfor¬ mances but also their live instrumentation. PHOTO BY VANCE GREEN CONCERTS 55 Fayetteville Farmer’s MARKET Gets a Cold Start FRESH FRUIT, VEGETABLES AND FLOWERS COVER THE SQUARE IN SPRING BY STACY RYBURN Easter Sunday this year proved to be the coldest on record for Northwest Arkansas, with a low of 17 degrees. But the harsh weather did more than just force mothers to bundle up their kids in thick coats to go egg hunting; it also had a significantly negative impact on farmer ' s crops all over the southern and eastern United States. The vendors of the Fayetteville Farmer ' s Market felt the impact during the final weeks of March and into April, as several produce growers faced austere conditions to get ready for the spring. Berries, fruit and vegetables got the worst of it, with some farmers losing the majority of their crops. Rachel Courtney, a graduate student from Fay¬ etteville, worked at the Farmer ' s Market the last two summers and noticed the adverse effects the climate had on its quantity and quality of products. The late freezes definitely damaged some crops, especially the peach, raspberry and tomato crops, she said. The first few weekends of the market had an especially low turnout. The Fayetteville Farmer ' s Market was estab¬ lished in 1974 as a grassroots organization of inde¬ pendent farmers and vendors from the four-county area. The market was open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the springtime and all of the products sold came from local artists and farmers, with all proceeds going back to the community. Products in¬ clude ceramics, crafts, fruits, vegetables, meats and dairy products, among other items. Roger Hill, the market ' s manager, got his job in January before the harsh weather bled into the fol¬ lowing months. Despite an opening Saturday of 18 degrees and a rainy first Tuesday following. Hill looked at the bright side of the season. We ' re hopeful that things will pick up when the weather improves, he said. We ' ve still got a few dedicated people and they ' re spending lots of money, which is a good thing. Hill said that Saturdays generally see more cus¬ tomers, when more students come out. Mary Price, a senior from Jonesboro, has been to the Farmer ' s Market and expressed sadness about the withering berries. I ' m really sad they ' ve died, she said. I wish Mother Nature would get into gear and act like it ' s April instead of October. 56 STUDENT LIFE ,.Kp V A Dripping Springs Garden vendor makes a sale on a Saturday morning on the Square. All prod¬ ucts sold came from local farmers and all the proceeds went back to the commu¬ nity. PHOTOS BY ME¬ GAN GARNER Vendors arrive early in the morning to display their home¬ grown fruit, veg¬ etables and flowers. Locals could pur¬ chase the produce and walk around the square every Tues¬ day, Thursday and Saturday. FARMER ' S MARKET 57 RETURN to Tradition THE MISS UA PAGEANT RETURNS TO CAMPUS AFTER 13 YEARS BY SHANNON SANDERS After 13 years of absence, 2007 saw the return of the Miss University of Arkansas pageant. The pag¬ eant, which was used as an official preliminary to the Miss Arkansas competition, was reinstated after pageant officials noticed that many of the top contes¬ tants in Miss Arkansas were coming from the UA. ' This past year, eight of the top 10 and the entire top five, including Miss Arkansas Amber Bennett, were UA students, said Toni Bahn, the pageant ' s ex¬ ecutive director. The quality of contestants here was incredible, and the potential was also incredible. An official UA Scholarship Pageant RSO was cre¬ ated to reinstate the event and to sponsor it. Event directors also had to meet with governing bodies on campus and gain student support in order to bring back the competition. The 17 contestants were all sponsored by differ¬ ent registered student organizations and had to go through an interview process before the actual pag¬ eant. The girls competed for the crown, more than $8,000 in scholarships and prize money and a chance to compete in Miss Arkansas. The UA ' s event was the Left to Right: The pag¬ eant contestants wait for the Miss UA 2007 announcement. Miss UA contestants review the pageant details before inter¬ views. The pageant provided more than $8,000 in scholar¬ ships. PHOTOS BY ROBYN CLOUD largest Miss Arkansas preliminary in the state. The 2007 winner, senior Allison Waldrip, repf e ' sented Sigma Nu fraternity and was crowned UA on Jan. 21 in the Union ballroom. She is a great speaker and loves to get out i 1 the community and do whatever she can. 1 think the judges saw who Allison really is and that ' s why they put the crown on her head, Bahn said. Waldrip based her platform on encourage academic excellence. After being crowned Miss UA Waldrip read and spoke at local elementary schools and performed the National Anthem at many events including Razorback sporting events and an Amer 1 can Heart Association meeting. Waldrip went on to represent the UA at the Miss Arkansas pageant i 1 Hot Springs in June. Bahn said she hopes to raise more awareness for the program in the future as a scholarship P r ° gram—not a beauty pageant. Believing that education is the primary reas 0 1 to be on campus, we want to be able to help the 5 contestants further their education, Bahn said. 58 STUDENT LIFE Allison Waldrip is crowned Miss UA 2007. After she was crowned, Waldrip read to children at local elemen¬ tary schools and sang the National Anthem at several events. PHOTO COURTESY OF ANDY SHUPE MISS UA PAGEANT 59 Alpha Omicron Pi Offers NEW Option for Going Greek AOPI BECOMES THE FIRST NEW GREEK GROUP AT UA IN 17 YEARS BY ANTOINETTE GRAJEDA The UA ' s newest sorority in 17 years may have been a welcome addition to campus, but it was a difficult task to accomplish. Getting Alpha Omicron Pi started at the University definitely had its challenges, vice president Tammy Lippert said. We had to start from scratch with recruitment, writ¬ ing our bylaws and being accepted in the university ' s Greek community. To recruit new members, the soror¬ ity held several colonization parties, Lippert said. The parties included activities such as learning about the organization, meeting other girls and enjoying some good food. Junior Sarah Ribble is one of 91 members of the 181st chapter of the sorority. I thought it would be a great opportu¬ nity to meet lots of girls and be a part of the first ever Alpha Omicron Pi pledge class at the UA, Ribble said. The sorority gave a presentation to offi¬ cials in the Office of Greek Life and UA ad¬ ministration several years ago, chapter presi¬ dent Micah Nolan said. Other organizations made presentations as well, but Alpha Omi¬ cron Pi was the group that gained approval. Like other UA sororities. Alpha Omicron Pi will have its own house. The $4.5 million, 30,000 square foot building, will sleep 85 women and is planned to be built on the cor¬ ner of Whitham Avenue and Maple Street. AOPi is currently in the final stages of negotiating a land lease with the university, Nolan said. The sorority members will be living in a current residence hall until their house is completed. The university has given us reign over Walton Hall, Ribble said. We are going to redecorate, paint and furnish all the rooms in Walton and this will give us a great op¬ portunity to have a community atmosphere within our group. New members attended workshops to learn how to effectively recruit girls in the fall, she said. What everyone in the sorority is do¬ ing now is shaping the sorority for years to come, Ribble said. All the girls are work¬ ing really hard to make AOPi a competitive sorority on campus and I believe it is well on its way. 60 STUDENT LIFE FACTS AND FIGURES ON ALPHA OMICRON PI FOUNDERS Alpha Omicron Pi was founded Jan. 2, 1897 by Helen St. Clair Mullan, Stella George Stern Per¬ ry, Elizabeth Hey wood Wyman and Jessie Wallace Hughan. The four women were students at Barnard College in New York City. PHILANTHROPY Alpha Omicron Pi supported Arthritis, Juvenile Arthritis and related diseases as their interna¬ tional philanthropy. In 1998, the Arthritis Foundation awarded its prestigious Corporate Hero Award to the AOPi Foundation for its ongoing support. AOPi ARKANSAS The fraternity celebrated the installation of their 181st char¬ tered chapter with the Jan. 20 installation of the Xi Omicron Chapter at the UA. At the time, 88 women were initiated during a weekend-long celebration. MISSION STATEMENT Alpha Omicron Pi is an inter¬ national women ' s fraternity promoting friendship for a life¬ time, inspiring academic excel¬ lence and lifelong learning and developing leadership skills through service to the frater¬ nity and community. Alpha Omicron Pi members plan the AOPi schedule and discuss their soror¬ ity functions during their regular meet¬ ing. Members had to meet in the Union while the AOPi house was under construc¬ tion. PHOTOS BY ROBYN CLOUD Top: Although they were a new organi¬ zation, members of AOPi displayed their letters with pride. Bottom: Members of the newly-formed Alpha Omicron Pi sorority look through new swimsuits Gayla Demaine of Keys Swimwear brought to show them during a meeting. ALPHA OMICRON PI 61 Greek Organizations STEP to Promote Unity and History STEP SHOWS BRING A RICH GREEK TRADITION TO CAMPUS BY ANGELA WITT Stepping w s a form of expression that allowed groups to represent the livelihood of their organization. Even though it was a his¬ torical custom among predominantly black Greek organizations, at the UA, all Greeks embraced the tradition. Stepping is an avenue that steers an in¬ dividual away from the business, social and scholastic aspect of the sorority yet while at the same time offering a means to represent your organization collectively, said Tina Fletcher, Alpha Kappa Alpha president. Step shows incorporated several types of steps, a history step, two to three transitions, a breakdown, a confusion and struts on and off the stage, Fletcher said. A confusion is where the group divides into three smaller groups and perform three different short steps at the same time which creates a sound of unison, Fletcher said. Step shows gave history and showed what an organization stood for, said Bronze Hill, National Pan-Hellenic Council presi¬ dent. Those participating in a step show usu¬ ally practice one to three hours per day every day up until a show, sometimes more if there is a lot of money involved, Hill said, a biol- ogy pre-med major said. Step shows were not only for entertain¬ ment, but they also promoted unity and his¬ tory as well as made money for council and scholarship funds. It usually took about six weeks to get the Unity Step Show together, which was usu¬ ally held the Friday of Homecoming Week. The Kappa Iota chapter of Alpha Kappa Al¬ pha Sorority, Inc. sponsors the show, and the Kappa Kappa chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. helps with the males who participated, Fletcher said. The Unity Step Show here at the UA is only Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Al¬ pha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and most of the IFC and PHC organizations on campus, Fletcher said. We all come together and we teach them. It ' s an organized collaboration of all the groups. There is a step master that creates the show and teaches everybody. During Unity everybody is equal but each group has a leader, Fletcher said. Diversity was a big part of the Unity Step Show. The show allowed different groups to work with each other and were significant because they taught others about the impor¬ tance and history of stepping, Fletcher said. 62 STUDENT LIFE GREEKS UNITE THROUGH STEPPING THE GREEKS 2006 Unity Step Show partici¬ pants: - Zeta Tau Alpha - Alpha Omicron Pi - Alpha Delta Pi - Chi Omega - Pi Beta Phi - Delta Delta Delta - Kappa Kappa Gamma - Kappa Delta - Sigma Nu - Sigma Chi - Lambda Chi Alpha - Beta Upsilon Chi PRIDE The Unity Step Show occurred annually, and was put on by the Alpha Kappa Alpha so¬ rority and the Alpha Phi Al¬ pha fraternity. The step show provided an opportunity for each Greek group to display the spirit of their organization. FOR THE CAUSE The step show helped fund the Dr. Margaret Clark Scholarship, Linda Gayle Johnson Scholar¬ ship, Ivy Reading, AKAdemy and academic programs. The winners of the competition also received prize money to benefit their philanthropy. HISTORY The Unity Step Show has been recognized for 13 years on the UA campus. Dr. Clark pro¬ posed the idea in 1993, and since then the step show had been performed annually by participating philanthropies. Members of Pi Beta Phi sorority embrace after winning the first place trophy. Months of practice paid off for the Pi Beta Phi team when they were crowned the winners for the first time in many years. As the winners, the team performed at the NPHC Home¬ coming Step Show and won money for their philanthropy. A member of Sigma Nu fraternity claps and steps in sync with his team. It was not uncommon for step teams to prac¬ tice several months leading up to their actual performance. PHOTOS BY TRISTAN EVANS STEP SHOWS 63 A pack of runners get in position, preparing for the race to begin. Despite the chilly morning tempera¬ ture, about 100 run¬ ners participated and donated shoes and apparel for the One World Running charity. PHOTOS BY GIGI HOLDER 64 STUDENT LIFE Runners Brave the COLD for a Good Cause FREEZING 5K 10K RACE DONATES PROCEEDS TO THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES BY DANIEL CLARK 100 Ven ' F ,ou gh Feb. 10 was a bitterly cold morning, unners lined up at the starting line on campus ess ' ey gathered there not only to race, but s t0 su PP or t One World Running, a charity that s running shoes and other clothing to children ln nee d all over the world. TK a e race started at the Gardens and circled ound to finish where it began. The race was broken ° en glhs: a 10K and a 5K run and these were r U r4-U j . ivided into male and female divisions. Stu¬ dent: n s igued up in the intramural league for pie t aS an ac itional encouragement to get peo- free , and out. Un goody bags and free T-shirts were given and GrS Were encoura ged to bring running shoes ° ther a Pparel to be donated to One World Run- og and ovpr 9 eh j pounds of shoes and other goods re donated to the charity. Vvj)s y Welty, an international business major, infr ° f the 35 student s and staff that ran in the mtra muralrace. Was Wanted to show m Y support, Welty said. It ly fun and d was really freezing. The race was organized by Intramural Recre¬ ation Sports staff members Tim Leszczak, a graduate assistant for fitness and wellness, and Katie Helms, an assistant director for fitness and wellness. It was sponsored by IMRS and donations were sent in by local businesses such as Fleet Feet Sports, Noodles, Lewis and Clark Outfitters, Friday ' s and even Run¬ ners ' Journal magazine. This was the second time the race was held, and the fourth race put on by IMRS. We want to keep it going, we figured we could build on it, Leszczak said. Last year we had about 80 [runners], this year we had 100. The race was originally supposed to be held in December but had to be cancelled because of a snow¬ storm. Leszczak admitted that the time of the year wasn ' t the best to reschedule it to, but it was the only time that there weren ' t any other conflicting races in the area. Some confusion occurred as runners had to cancel because of the change up, but overall, the race went very well, he said. He encouraged even more students to participate next year. It ' s a great race, he said. You get music, free food, a great time and a goody bag. Left to Right: A group of students warm up and stretch before the start of the race organized by the In¬ tramural Recreation¬ al Sports staff. The runners take off on the course that circled campus and parts of Fayetteville. FREEZING 5K 10K 65 Above: Freshman Ashleigh Stewart and her dog. Moose, rest between classes. Moose otten went to class with Stew¬ art, acknowledging his own school pride with a Razorback bandana. Right: Senior Ash¬ leigh Gibson offers her dog, Chubs, a drink after a fun day on Old Main lawn. Gibson adopted Chubs from a friend in August and has enjoyed sharing her water with him ever since. PHOTOS BY ERI¬ KA SIMMONS 66 STUDENT LIFE A Student’s Friend STUDENTS balance academics and funds with the animals they love BY KAYTEE JENKINS Whether or not to have pets while in college was a Kult decision. Finding a place to live that allowed Hnals could be tricky in itself. Finding time to play tr ain a domestic friend could be time consum- k k ° st relevant to the college student might have fo cl ° W tQ finanCially su PP ort a P et; they needed ' to ys, medications and various, sometimes cost- ty expenses. Rid Was P rou d owner of a Rhodesian lavv ' DaC i mos - Amos frequently visited Old Main s Pe Unter tley, Erin Riley ' s brother. They i a ternoons chasing squirrels and romp- nior UnC °ther dogs. Hunter Riley dedicated an en hours a week to Amos, ing [ - alwa y s joke about him [Amos] ' back- because he walks past people and backs his pers , arterS nto them, literally just backing into a . 7 Un ter Riley said. And if you are on a couch ne will 1 i i ■ ' e OWn nex f to you and always seems to e at least a paw on you. campu S Wasn t the only dog that spent time on t°o ivi lere Ashleigh Stewart went. Moose went Stewart b horkie, Shih Tzu Yorkie, that ° u ght from a breeder in Iowa. Stewart toted Moose around in a discrete doggy purse; most of her teachers never even knew he was in class with her. He has never barked or disrupted class before, Stewart said. Stewart lived off campus and took care of her dog with her own finances. She said that most of the time Moose was pretty inexpensive, aside from high vet bills. Even students in residence halls found ways to care for an animal. Jeffery West, a Humphrey ' s Hall RA, had a fish named Alfred. During a cold winter night, Alfred was left on the window sill with the window open. West was surprised to find him nearly frozen in the morning. A little warm water and a car¬ ing owner revi ved the poor fish, which later stayed on top of the television, out of harm ' s way. These students, along with many others, decid¬ ed that the responsibility of having a pet was out¬ weighed by the fun, entertainment and resuscitation skills each pet contributed to their lives. Having a cute dog in the park was sure to start conversations between people that may have other¬ wise never met. Even something as unexciting as a fish could spark some interesting stories. Left to Right: Senior Hunter Riley takes care of Amos, his sister’s Australian Ridgeback. They played together sev¬ eral times a week to keep in shape. Freshman Meredith Smith and Herbie, her leopard gecko, are rarely separat¬ ed. Herbie was even there when Smith got her braces. STUDENTS WITH PETS 67 The concrete lat¬ tice work was archi¬ tect Edward Durell Stone’s signature modern style. The design was incor¬ porated throughout every buildings’ ex¬ terior wall to let the sun shine through. PHOTOS BY CAROLYN FINNIE Obvious signs of the building’s exterior structure damage on the patios of the two-bedroom apart¬ ments. Carlson Ter¬ race complex was the only form of cam¬ pus housing for mar¬ ried students or stu¬ dents with children. 68 STUDENT LIFE Affordable Housing RAZED To Expand Athletic Facilities DEMOLISHING CARLSON TERRACE YIELDS CONTROVERSY BY CAROLYN FINNIE For 45 years, Carlson Terrace residents enjoyed spacious two-bedroom living surrounded by a green courtyard at the bottom of the Hill. But living in the apartment complex that once housed married and non-traditional students came to an end this spring. Fayetteville preservationists and historians were outraged by the proposed demolition of Carlson Ter¬ race, a notable architectural landmark in the com¬ munity. In February, UA officials announced the demolition citing the deterioration of the building infrastructure, including plumbing and sewer lines. The tan apartment complex, known for its signa¬ ture concrete lattice work and minimalist style, was designed by internationally renowned architect and UA alumni Edward Durell Stone. He designed the complex that was built between 1958 and 1961 as an early example of the modernist architect ' s work. Stone also designed the Fine Arts Center on campus and Radio City Music Hall in the Rockefeller Center and the Museum of Modern Art, both in New York. The complex consisted of two-bedroom apart¬ ments originally intended for married students and students with families. In the past few years, more students signed up to live in the apartments because of an overflow in other housing options and they were relatively inexpensive compared to other dorms. During the 2006 fall semester, it cost just $2,251 for an unfurnished double occupancy and $4,439 for an unfurnished single apartment, compared to paying $6,075 for a spot in the Quad. About 162 students lived in Carlson Terrace dur¬ ing the spring semester whe n the closing plans were announced. The students were helped with relocat¬ ing to alternate units while plans were underway to build a women ' s softball stadium in its place. In June 2005, the UA System Board of Trustees received permission to tear down the five apart¬ ment buildings west of the creek. The university had planned to keep the remaining five buildings in use until 2010, but housing director Randy Alexander said the infrastructure problems forced a change in plans. We regret Carlson Terrace can ' t stay open until the new apartments are finished, but we can ' t, in good conscience, continue to rent the apartments knowing the infrastructure failures that our students have experienced this year and would likely continue to experience in the future, Alexander said. THE END OF CARLSON TERRACE 69 20 THINGS TO DO FAYETTEVILLE FOR UNDER TWENTYdollars BY MEGAN GARNER TIM’S PIZZA Tim ' s provided college stu¬ dents with two of their fa¬ vorite things: beer and pizza. Multiple locations and prices that were easy on a student ' s wallet made Tim ' s a local fa¬ vorite any night of the week. • 10 - 15 GEORGE’S MAJESTIC LOUNGE Opened in 1927, George ' s was the oldest club and live music venue in Arkansas. Bottomless mug nights ev¬ ery Sunday allowed students to enjoy a show and a drink without blowing their pay- check. SPUN RECORDS _ _ For oh-so trendy vintage vi- ' P | v j nyl, there was no place bet- ter than Spun Records. Their selection included both rare and popular vinyl albums. VJ % GELATERIA SCARPINO Scarpino ' s brought a little bit of Italy to Fayetteville, with its variety of gelato fla¬ vors. Students satisfied their sweet tooth with treats that were cheap and less fatten¬ ing than ice cream. 70 STUDENT LIFE 5 f0 OZARK LANES ■ For only a few dollar ?ai r dents could don a i a ki ltH bowling shoes and i down some pins at Lanes. The bowling a . was a popular weekend y tination. PHOTO BY RYBURN Hugo ' s was one of the oldest restaurants in Fayetteville, and was a local favorite. The dim lighting and cozy decor made it great for dates or a casual lunch. PHOTO BY STACY RYBURN a Tel for less, and the $ re Vvas always a fun 0n ' whether eafch- 8 r eat vintage piecp, A L l ust bargain H °TO BY STACY h 112 DRIVE-IN In warmer weather, a popu¬ lar weekend retreat was the 112 Drive-In. The theater was one of the few remaining drive-ins in the nation and for only $10 a car, it ensured students could afford to en¬ joy it. THE FLYING BURRITO A student favorite, the Flying Burrito let customers build their own burrito, and made sure the giant portions filled hungry patrons. WILSON PARK Whether students went for exercise or leisure, Wilson Park offered an outdoor set¬ ting that was both inexpen¬ sive and enjoyable. FAYETTEVILLE ON A BUDGET 71 $5 5 -, 10 LAKE WEDINGTON For just five dollars to park, students could soak up all the sun they wanted at Lake Wedington. The lake of¬ fered paddle boats, canoes, playgrounds and volleyball courts. LOKOMOTION While they may act all grown up, most students were still up for some childhood games. Locomotion offered go-carts, arcade games, laser tag and mini-golf so students could lighten up a little. $ 15 - 0 DIFFERENT STROKES Different Strokes Pottery and Mosaic Studio let students ' artistic side come out. Cus¬ tomers could design, deco¬ rate and personalize their own pottery and mosaics. WILLY D’S PIANO BAR Thursday nights brought classic old songs and recent | favorites belted out by duel- jng pianos. Mug nights al¬ lowed students to fill their mug for only $1 while singing their favorite tunesN HOTO BY MALLORY SMITH £R SKATE PARK I days students sir bikes, boards to Walker park e good weather iding a penny. MEGAN GAR- FAYETTEVILLE FARMER ' S MARKET Students looking for a fresh alternative could find home- $ — grown produce and flowers at the Farmer ' s Market. The market was in the square several times a week. 10 ifo hours. ©RYBURN DICKSON STREET D BOOKSHOP 0 Rare, out-of-print and used _ books found a loving home at Dickson Street Book Shop. Students could browse the j huge PHOTCl BIG RED’S Razorback fans could find all the Hog gear they needed at Big Red ' s. The store carried everything from hats and shirts to home decor and Ra¬ zorback house shoes. PHOTO BY STACY RYBURN ARSAGA’S College students thrive on _ coffee, and Arsaga ' s satisfied $ V S— their needs, with hot drinks and a cozy place to study. GATOR GOLF Students could shoot for a hole in one at Gator Golf. If they made a hole in one on the 18th hole, the victory was even cheaper since they re¬ ceived a new game for free. FAYETTEVILLLE ON A BUDGET 73 COMMENCEMENT 2007 SPEAKERS MARIO E. RAMIREZ Sam M. Walton College of Business: Ramirez was the national director of executive planning for TIAA-CREF ' s Wealth Management Group. He received his bachelor ' s de¬ gree in financial management from the UA and remained an active alumnus, serving as president of the College of Business Alumni Society RICHARD N. SWETT School of Architecture: Am¬ bassador Swett ' s experiences encompassed aspects of ar¬ chitecture, public service, corporate management and real estate. As a 1979 gradu¬ ate of Yale University, he was the only architect to serve in Congress during the 20th century. DAVID PRATER J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences: Prater was a four-year honors stu¬ dent, graduating with a de¬ gree in history. Prater was recognized for his columns about genocide awareness in the Traveler and planned to continue work in the field of human rights. SARAH FINE J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences: Fine was a graduating senior with bachelor ' s degrees in Eng¬ lish literature and American studies. After graduation she planned to continue her edu¬ cation, seeking further de¬ grees in English. ROBERTA. DAVIDSON College of Engineering: As a graduate from the UA, Da¬ vidson used his background in industrial engineering and business administration to conceive the motor car¬ rier cost model, considered to be the industry ' s best. He became president and CEO of one of the nation ' s largest freight carriers. 74 STUDENT LIFE A Moment of HONOR for Graduating Seniors COMMENCEMENT RECOGNIZES GRADUATES FOR YEARS OF STUDIES BY MALLORY SMITH For some, it was the last time they would open a blue book, the last time they would purchase a scantron or the last time they would step foot in the Walton College of Business. But as finals came to an end, others returned to the classroom to further their education and still others began careers as UA grad¬ uates. Commencement was a time to honor graduates and recognize them for their accomplishment - com¬ pleting the coursework required to claim a degree and have their names forever etched in the sidewalks around campus. What began with a campus tour and an admis¬ sions application turned into four, or more, years of group projects, essays and tests. The hard work cul¬ minated on May 12 as graduates from the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Architecture, the Sam M. Walton College of Business, fhe Bumpers College of Agricultural Food and Life Sciences, the College of Engineering and the College °f Education and Health Professions walked across the stage to claim their diplomas. Honorary degrees were award to H. Lee Scott, president and CEO of Wal-Mart, as well as Johnetta B. Cole, the president of Bennett College for Women. Scott was awarded an honorary Doctor of Arts and Humane Letters degree for his efforts to make Wal- Mart a more environmentally friendly corporation. Cole received an honorary Doctor of Arts and Scienc¬ es. Throughout her career as an administrator and writer she addressed every aspect of discrimination. Speakers at all commencement ceremonies re¬ flected on their time at the UA and encouraged stu¬ dents to continue their education, whether it be in the classroom or from life experiences. For some, walking across the stage and claiming their diploma intensified the feeling of accomplish¬ ment. Walking across the stage was a very proud mo¬ ment. The recognition was really special after four years of school, Andy Ottinger said. And even though some would not be returning to the classroom upon graduation, graduates were given this moment to celebrate and remember their time on the UA campus, as Razorbacks. COMMENCEMENT 75 Previous Page: Con¬ gratulations are ex¬ changed after the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing Com¬ mencement cer¬ emony. PHOTO BY ROBYN CLOUD Below: Wal-Mart president and CEO H. Lee Scott speaks at the All University Commencement, May 12. Scott was awarded an honor¬ ary Doctorate of Arts and Humane Letters degree for his hu¬ manitarian efforts. COURTESY PHOTOS 76STUDENT LIFE COMMENCEMENT 2007 SPEAKERS Students pose for pic¬ tures before entering Bud Walton Arena. In the areas surround¬ ing the commence¬ ment venues, new graduates could be seen embracing and snapping photos to celebrate the occa¬ sion. New graduates fill the floor of Bud Wal¬ ton Arena for the All University Com¬ mencement. Under¬ graduate and grad¬ uate students were honored at the cer¬ emony that recog¬ nized the entire class of 2007. TOM KIMBRELL College of Education and Health Professions: Kimbrell served as the executive direc¬ tor of the Arkansas Associa¬ tion of Educational Admin¬ istrators. He earned degrees from the UA and Arkansas State in fields of education, and later served on many committees around the state that promoted education. AL WITTE School of Law: Witte received a Ph. D. in English from the University of Chicago, and earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Wis¬ consin. As a professor for 50 years, he spent many at the UA, working alongside Bill and Hillary Clinton. Since retiring, he has regularly led law and literature seminars. JAMIE GOSS DEMPSEY School of Law: Dempsey was the editor-in-chief of the 2006-07 Arkansas Law Review. She worked for the Teach for America program and won the Benjamin J. Al- theimer Moot Court Compe¬ tition. Upon graduation, she planned to work for District Judge Leon Holmes in Little Rock. BRITTANY ADAMS Bumpers College of Agricul¬ tural, Food and Life Sciences: Adams was awarded the title of Senior Scholar for earning the highest GPA, a 4.0, within her college. She was a food science major and planned to pursue a career in research or as a university professor. CORDIA HARRINGTON Bumpers College of Agri¬ cultural, Food and Life Sci¬ ences: As a UA graduate, she operated the world ' s fastest automated bakery, and later founded Bun Lady Trans¬ port and Storage, a leading supplier for major restaurant companies. Time magazine has recognized her as a lead¬ ing woman entrepreneur. COMMENCEMENT 77 June July August N WS Tne year in review GAY MARRIAGE BAN FAILS IN SENATE JUNE 7, 2006 — Shutting down social conservatives who argued marriage is preserved for a man and wom¬ an, the Senate rejected a proposed constitutional amend¬ ment to ban same-sex marriage, effectively killing the issue for the year. The Senate voted 49 to 48 to shut off debate though the total fell short of the 60 votes needed to actually end debate on the floor, let alone the 67 votes required to approve a constitutional amendment. AL QAEDA LEADER KILLED IN AIRSTRIKE JUNE 22, 2006 — The A1 Qaeda in Iraq leader and mas¬ termind behind hundreds of bombings, kidnappings and beheadings was killed in an airstrike north of Bagh¬ dad. Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the most wanted man in Iraq, was killed after U.S. warplanes dropped two 500- pound bombs on a house in which Zarqawi was meet¬ ing with other insurgent leaders. BILLIONAIRE DONATES $31BIL TO CHARITY JUNE 24, 2006 — Financial executive and philanthropist Warren Buffett announced that he would give the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation about $31 billion, nearly 85 percent of his enormous fortune. The foundation, which worked to fight diseases in mostly third-world coun¬ tries and to improve the American education system, said it will use the money to help develop a vaccination for AIDS. ITALY GETS FOURTH WIN AT WORLD CUP JULY 9, 2006 — More than 30 billion viewers tuned in to the month-long 2006 FIFA World Cup making it the most watched event in television history. Thirty-two teams qualified for the tournament held in Germany where Italy won their fourth world championship. France ' s Zinedine Zidane drew a red card in the final game for head-butting Italian defender Marco Materazzi in the chest and France was left with 10 men to play before Fabio Grosso scored the winning goal in a 5-3 penalty shootout after extra time finished a 1-1 draw. JOHN MARK KARR ARRESTED IN 10-YEAR MURDER MYSTERY AUG. 16, 2006- It was the first arrest in the decade-long investigation of a 6-year-old beauty queen ' s slaying. The suspect was 41- year-old schoolteacher John Mark Karr who was living in Bangkok, Thailand. JonBenet Ramsey ' s beaten and strangled body was found in the basement of her home the day after Christmas in 1996. Before her body was found, JonBenet ' s mother reported finding a three-page ransom letter demanding $118,000 for her return. Karr had been communicating online with a University of Colorado professor which played a key role in leading authorities to him and it was a result of several months of fo¬ cused and complex investigation, according to District Attorney Mary Lacy. On Aug. 17, Karr told reporters in Bang¬ kok, Thailand, that he was with JonBenet when she died and that her death was an ac¬ cident. i IS SAY ie e: DNA tests completed in October confirmed that Karr j the source of the DNA found on the underwear of JonBenet •[ «uh — disproving his claim that he was sexually involved ... and killed her by accident though prosecutors had already their case against the schoolteacher. 78 HEZBOLLAH AND ISRAELI ATTACKS PREVAIL JULY 13, 2006— Hezbollah, the Lebanese Shiite Muslim group, attacked the Israeli border, capturing two Israeli soldiers, killing three others and prompting Israeli at¬ tacks on the airport in Beirut. The capture of the soldiers and the fighting ultimately opened a second front for Israel, whose troops entered the Gaza Strip in June in search of a seized soldier. to trial.) last week, unfirmed HutchenV | Kahoui Karrs ' apjw Kite K-uii-i-i uim- .Hill Ins plainly liimscll B lull lien. 1,, I ' s ' it). 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Though the coastline was unaffected by the devastating tsunami in 2004, Indonesia ' s tsunami warning system was still under development and was not scheduled to be operational on Java until 2007. AMERICAN LANDIS TAKES YELLOW JERSEY JULY 23, 2006 — Floyd Landis was only the third Amer¬ ican to win, yet the first winner in the 103-year history of cycling ' s premier race to lose his Tour crown over doping allegations. Landis finished first at the Tour de France but a failed drug test a month later indicated a higher ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone during one stage of the race. The samples also contained syn¬ thetic testosterone, indicating that it came from an out¬ side source. PLAN B TO BE SOLD OVER THE COUNTER AUG. 24, 2006 — The emergency contraceptive Plan B will no longer by sold prescription only to people 18 and over by the end of 2006. The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval for over-the- counter sales after years of debate. Opponents of the drug argued that making the product widely available could encourage teens to have sex and even increase the spread of sexually transmitted diseases. FOOLED: PLUTO NO LONGER A PLANET AUG. 24, 2006 — Resolving an argument that began in the late 1990s, astronomers voted to demote Pluto and its moon Charon because they are part of a sea of other objects that occupy the same region of space unlike the other eight planets in the solar system that have cleared broad swaths of space. Pluto was reclassified as a ' dwarf planet ' - any other round object that has not cleared the neighborhood around its orbit and is not a satellite. 79 September October November NEWS Tne year in review CROCODILE HUNTER DIES IN ATTACK SEPT. 4, 2006—Steve Irwin, the Australian better known as the Crocodile Hunter, died after being stung in the chest by a stingray ' s barb. Irwin was snorkeling off Aus¬ tralia ' s north coast at a part of the Great Barrier Reef, working on pieces for a television show when he was stung. He was one of the best-known wildlife conser¬ vationists and was recognized by his famous phrases, Crocs rule! and Crikey! BLAIR ANNOUNCES HIS RESIGNATION SEPT. 7, 2006 — Prime Minister Tony Blair, the leader of Britain for almost a decade, announced he would re¬ sign within 12 months. After months of sinking public support and a week-long spat with Chancellor Gordon Brown, the top candidate to succeed him, Blair suc¬ cumbed to the demands that he make plans to step down. Since his landslide victory in 1997, Blair has out¬ lasted every other major European leader in office. SALAD LOVERS BEWARE SEPT. 15, 2006 — Food and Drug Administration offi¬ cials announced bagged spinach was the culprit behind the E. coli outbreak that killed one person and sickened more than 100 more. The outbreak included at least 20 states, and resulted in supermarkets across the country pulling spinach from their shelves for several weeks. The FDA warned simply rinsing would not get rid of the bug and advised people to avoid spinach all together. CONGRESSMAN MARK FOLEY RESIGNS SEPT. 29, 2006 — Republican representative Mark Foley resigned after reports surfaced that he had sent sexu¬ ally explicit instant messages and inappropriate emails to male congressional pages. Foley was the head of the House Caucus on Missing and Exploited Children and was favored to be re-elected to his seventh term. Both the FBI and the Florida Department of Law Enforce¬ ment launched investigations into the scandal. 80 DEMOCRATS RECLAIM CONTROL OF CONGRESS, RUMSFELD RESIGNS NOV. 7, 2006 — After a hard-fought race, Democrats took control of Congress for the first time in 12 years, and elected the nation ' s first woman to be speaker of the House. Rep¬ resentative Nancy Pelosi of California took the gavel, pledging the start of a new era. The new Democratic Congress began work¬ ing to undo more than a decade of Republican control, tackling issues including taxes, mini¬ mum wage, stem cell research and of course, the war in Iraq. The ongoing and controversial war contributed heavily to Republican losses. I recognize that many Americans voted last night to register their displeasure with the lack of progress being made in Iraq, President Bush said in a story on CNN. At the head of the controversy surrounding the war was Defense Secretary Donald Rums¬ feld, who served six years at his post. Rumsfeld was heavily criticized for his policies in Iraq, and exit polls taken during the midterm election showed strong voter dissat¬ isfaction —57 percent— with the war. In the months leading up to the election, military offi¬ cials and politicians alike called for Rumsfeld ' s resignation, as support for the war dwindled. They got their wish when just one day after Ciliated SWee P of Congress, Rumsfeld stepped down. Bush Ce n ertt a t ert ates ' a f° rm er CIA director, as Rumsfeld ' s re¬ active Pentagon, saying the country needed a fresh per- °n Iraq. SIX DIE IN AMISH SCHOOL SHOOTING OCT. 2, 2006 — Five school girls were taken hostage and killed in a one-room Amish schoolhouse in Penn¬ sylvania when Charles Carl Roberts IV, a 32-year-old truck driver, gunned down the girls and then himself. Six other girls were bound and critically wounded dur¬ ing the attack. Roberts allowed the fifteen boys in the classroom to leave, as well one pregnant woman and three other adult females who had infants with them. NORTH KOREA REPORTS NUCLEAR TEST OCT. 9, 2006 — International outrage followed reports that North Korea carried out its first test of a nuclear weapon. In defiance of international warnings. North Korea ' s news agency reported the test took place in Gilju in Hamgyong province, and that it was a complete success. Experts said the power of the explosion was un¬ usually small for a nuclear blast and scientists worked to determine the validity of the reports. U.S. POPULATION HITS 300 MILLION OCT. 17, 2006 — At 7:46 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, the nation ' s population officially hit 300 million when the Census Bureau ' s population clock rolled over. The event marked a 100 million increase in the population in just 39 years. But unlike the 200 millionth milestone, there were no government-sponsored celebrations, be¬ cause many experts thought the population actually hit 300 million months before. CARDINALS WIN THE WORLD SERIES OCT. 27, 2006 — The Cardinals pitched eight spectacu¬ lar innings to become World Series champions, bring¬ ing home their first World Series title in 24 years. The championship victory was an unlikely one for a team who won just 83 games in the regular season and barely made it into the playoffs after a late-season slump. St. Louis locals celebrated the surprise victory, partying in the streets after the win until the early morning hours. MIKE BEEBE WINS GOVERNOR ' S RACE NOV. 7, 2006 — Democrat Mike Beebe defeated Repub¬ lican Asa Hutchinson, winning the Arkansas governor ' s race and leading a Democratic sweep of statewide of¬ fices. Beebe claimed the office after a decade of Republi¬ can control, and three Democrats also won re-election to Congress. Beebe said he planned to focus on the propos¬ als made in his campaign, such as expansion of pre-kin¬ dergarten programs and elimination of the grocery tax. December January February NEWS Tne year in review MOUNT HOOD CLIMBER SEARCH Dec. 11, 2006 — Heavy snow and freezing winds pre¬ vented a search effort for three climbers who went miss¬ ing on the 11,235-foot Mount Hood after an attempt on one of the peak ' s most challenging routes. The body of Kelly James was recovered a week later in a snow cave and the search for Brian Hall and Jerry Cooke was called off Dec. 20. Photos from James ' camera showed the climbers not properly outfitted for the conditions. TWO SEPARATE LEGENDS DIE Dec. 25 and 26, 2006 — Legendary R B singer and songwriter James Brown died of congestive heart failure at 73. Known as the Godfather of Soul, he was known for his dance moves and performances and scored more than 50 Top 10 hits on the R B charts, 17 of which hit No. 1. Gerald Ford, who became president the 38th president in 1974 after the resignation of Richard Nix¬ on, died at 93. Ford was the only occupant of the White House never elected either to the presidency or the vice presidency and was known for his devotion to duty. FORMER IRAQI PRESIDENT EXECUTED Dec. 28, 2006 — Four days after an appeals court up¬ held his death sentence, the former Iraqi president Sad¬ dam Hussein was hanged. On Nov. 5, a court sentenced Saddam to death for the killing of 148 Shiites in Dujail in 1982. The many other crimes he was accused of—in¬ cluding the killing of up to 100,000 Kurds during the 1988 Anfal campaign him—went untried. A witness videotaped the hanging using a cell phone to capture the Shiite guards taunting Hussein. BUCKEYES BECOME GATOR BAIT IN BOS Jan. 8, 2007 — Though many debated Florida ' s spot in the BCS Championship Game, the Gators dominated Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith and his No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes 41-14 to earn the title. Switching off quar¬ terbacks Chris Leak and Tim Tebow, Florida head coach Urban Meyer perfected the system and became the first Division I school to hold both football and basketball titles at the same time. AMERICAN DEATH TOLL REACHES 3,000 IN IRAQ WAR D0C .31,2006 —At the turning of a new year, the death of a Texas soldier raised the number of U.S. military deaths in Iraq to at least 3,000 since the war began, accord¬ ing to an Associated Press count. The mile¬ stone was crossed on the final day of 2006 and ended one of the bloodiest months for American military in Iraq. The number reflected the growing toll since the beginning of the war. The Ameri¬ can death toll was at 1,000 in September of 2004 and 2,000 by October 2005. On Dec. 18, a Pentagon report found that attacks on Americans and Iraqis averaged about 960 a week, the highest number since it began writing the reports in 2005. The United Nations reported that more than 34,000 Iraqis were killed from violence in 2006. The most painful aspect of the presi¬ dency is the fact that I know my decisions have caused young men and women to lose their lives, President George Bush said in an end j press conference. In a statement released he said: In the n e l we will remain on the offensive against the enemies o advance the security of our country, and work toward 3 fftf unified Iraq. The 3,000 mark represented a fraction of American io : Vi earlier wars. There were 58,000 Americans killed in War, 36,000 in the Korean War, 405,000 in World War II a ° d in World War 1, according to Defense Department fig u,eS 82 OBAMA, CLINTON STEP FORWARD TO 2008 Jan. 16, 2007 — Two years after arriving in Washing¬ ton, Senator Barack Obama of Illinois declared his inten¬ tion to enter the Democratic presidential race and open a campaign to become the nation ' s first black president. New York democratic senator Hillary Rodham Clinton also announced her 2008 presidential campaign that could make her the first female president in the nation ' s history and the only former first lady to follow her hus¬ band in the White House. BATTLE TRIGGERED IN IRAQ HOLY CITY Jan. 28, 2007 — Three hundred Militants were killed in a battle between U.S.-backed Iraqi troops and insurgents allegedly plotting to kill pilgrims at a major Shiite Mus¬ lim religious festival. Top Shiite religious figures were the apparent targets of a plot by a Muslim messianic cult to seize the holy city of Najaf. Insurgents detained after the fighting told police they are members of Soldiers of Heaven, a mix of Sunni and Shiite muslims. US and Iraqi troops killed 263 and captured 502 rebels in the fierce fighting around the city. AN ASTRONAUT AFFAIR Feb. 5, 2007 — NASA astronaut Lisa Nowak was charged with first-degree attempted murder in a bizarre love triangle. The 43-year old Navy captain and married mother of three children drove 900 miles to confront the woman she believed to have feelings for an unmarried fellow astronaut. Police charged Nowak with attempt¬ ing to murder the woman based on weapons and other items found with Nowak or in her car: pepper spray, a BB-gun, a new steel mallet, knife and rubber tubing. ANNA NICOLE’S SUDDEN DEATH Feb. 8, 2007 — Reality TV star. Playboy playmate and former Guess model Anna Nicole Smith died at a South Florida hospital after she was discovered unconscious in a hotel room. Smith shocked the nation early in her career by marrying 89-year-old Texas oil magnate How¬ ard Marshall II, who had an estate valued at $1.6 billion. After her death, controversy surrounded of the pater¬ nity of daughter Dannielynn Hope. REPORT CONFIRMS GLOBAL WARMING Feb. 2, 2007 — In one of the first major global as¬ sessments of climate change, scientists concluded that changes in the atmosphere show unequivocally that the world is warming. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change confirmed that the marked increase in atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide since 1750 was the result of human activities in the first of four volumes to be released this year. no MARCH APRIL MAY NON! JACQUES CHIRAC RETIRES MARCH 11 ,2007 - After four decades in French politics, president Jacques Chirac announced he will not pursue a third presidential mandate in the election six weeks away. The 74-year-old Chirac implied his low popular¬ ity in the television announcement and his right party had swung behind the 52-year-old Nicolas Sarkozy, leaving him with no political base for another run. MYSPACE REMOVES SEX OFFENDERS MARCH 21,2007 - Facing legal demands from state at¬ torneys general, MySpace.com announced it will release data on registered sex offenders it has identified and removed from the networking Web site. The company originally rebuffed a demand for the data on how many registered sex offenders were using the site and where they live. The site, owned by News Corp., had identified and removed about 7,000 profiles out of a total of about 180 million. EDWARDS’ WIFE’S CANCER RETURNS MARCH 23, 2007 - Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards ' wife Elizabeth ' s cancer returned but his bid for the White House continues. Elizabeth Edwards said she felt pain from a cracked rib and got X-rays that revealed the treatable but not curable cancer. Elizabeth Edwards first underwent treatment for breast cancer af¬ ter the 2004 campaign in which her husband was the Democratic vice presidential nominee. DON IMUS FIRED OVER RACIAL SLUR APRIL 12, 2007 - After much uproar over radio host Don Imus ' derogatory comments about the Rutgers women ' s basketball team, CBS president and CEO announced his firing citing the effect of language on young people, i n particular young women of color trying to make their way in society. Protests ensued after the comments and sponsors began pulling ads from the show. 84 STUDENT LIFE VIRGINIA TECH MASSACRE: DEADLIEST MASS SHOOTING APRIL 16, 2007 - Thirty-two peopl e were killed when a Virginia Tech student opened fire in three buildings on campus before commit¬ ting suicide in the deadliest massacre in mod¬ ern U.S. history. Seung-Hui Cho, a senior majoring in Eng¬ lish at VT, used two firearms during the attacks that occurred in separate incidents, with the first at West Ambler Johnston Hall and the sec¬ ond at Norris Hall. At about 7 a.m., Cho was seen near the en¬ trance to West Ambler, a co-ed dormitory that housed 895 students, where he shot his first victims - a young woman and a male resident assistant. The university first informed stu¬ dents by e-mail at 9:26 a.m. of the first shoot¬ ing, which was thought at the time to be iso¬ lated and domestic in nature. About two hours after the initial shoot¬ ing, Cho entered Norris Hall which housed the Engineering Science and Mechanics program and chained three doors shut. By the end of his second attack which lasted nine minutes, Cho had fired at least 174 rounds killing 25 students and five faculty members and wounding many more. Police reports indicated that 25 people were injured; some by Cho ' s bullets, others Th e ne rom second-story windows to escape. S :ai ped b n ews received a package from Cho time- pj een first and second shooting which contained a a :r ed f 0r lnC digitally recorded videos which expressed his KLe Man e Wealth y- PHOTOS BY JOSH ARMSTRONG AND SETH BLOODIEST DAY IN BAGHDAD APRIL 18, 2007 - In a wave of attacks, bombs ravaged Baghdad in five explosions aimed at Shiite crowds, kill¬ ing at least 173 people in the deadliest day since the U.S. troops surge in the city began nine weeks ago. In the worst of the bombings, a car packed with explosives ex¬ ploded at an intersection killing 140 and wounding 150. Nationwide, the number of people killed or found dead was 233, which equaled the highest death toll since The Associated Press began recording daily nationwide deaths in May 2005. PAT TILLMAN INVESTIGATION APRIL 24, 2007 - Controversy ensued when the Pen¬ tagon notified former NFL player Pat Tillman ' s family that he died as a result of a friendly fire incident and the cover-up of his death. A month after the Pentagon released their report on the events surrounding Pat Till¬ man ' s death and cover-up, the last soldier to see him alive testified that he was warned by superiors not to reveal information that a fellow soldier killed Tillman. ROGER CLEMENS REJOINS THE YANKEES MAY 6, 2007 - The seven-time Cy Young Award win¬ ner Roger Clemens, 44, retired four years ago, only to be lured back to pitch three partial seasons for his hometown Houston Astros and now a fourth with the Yankees. Clemens re-signed May 6 with the Yankees for more than $28 million. He was slated to start three weeks after training. ROSIE O’DONNELL LEAVES ‘THE VIEW’ MAY 17, 2007 - Comedian Rosie O ' Donnell, who joined ABC ' s The View last September, asked to be let out of her contract early after a heated battle with a fellow co-host. After O ' Donnell and Elisabeth Hasselbeck en¬ gaged in an explosive debate on the war in Iraq in which she called Hasselbeck cowardly, O ' Donnell hinted at an early departure from the show. TB PATIENT WAS ADVISED NOT TO FLY MAY 30, 2007 - A tuberculosis-infected American sparked an international health alert by crossing the Atlantic while infected, potentially exposing the highly drug-resistant form to passengers and crew members. The man flew to Paris from his home in Atlanta for his wedding and honeymoon despite being advised not to travel overseas by health officials. While in Italy, he was contacted by the Center for Disease Control and Preven¬ tion and was told he had a rare and potentially virulent form of the disease. YEAR IN REVIEW 85 Shane Benson, a sophomore elemen¬ tary education ma¬ jor enjoys the nice weather as he reads in between classes at the Greek Theatre. Bottom: Corey Dun¬ can, a senior man¬ agement major, studies in the Union. PHOTOS BY ROBYN CLOUD 86 ACADEMICS Monday through Friday and even into into the weekend, academics challenged students ' thinking through research papers, projects and hands-on experience. Regardless of the course, university curriculum continued to stimulate students ' minds. ACADEMICS 87 Honors College Am¬ bassadors conduct a telephone campaign in Old Main. Often, the ambassadors shared their experi¬ ences with prospec¬ tive students to give a first-hand account of what it was like to be in the Honors College. Opposite page: Am¬ bassadors make calls during an Hon¬ ors College phone campaign. Ambas¬ sadors conducted tours, helped with registration and vis¬ ited high schools to promote the hon¬ ors college. PHO¬ TOS BY GIGI HOLDER ’ ’ ., ' 1 mm? i ■■■: ' i ..honors college...prospective students...guided to 1 88 ACADEMICS Honors College ambassadors give their time to help others BY SHAUNA VO With the growing academic competition between universities and the growing com¬ petition between entering freshmen for schol¬ arships, the Honors College developed a pro¬ gram in which students guided prospective students through the challenges of deciding if the Honors College was right for them. Our best voices are the students, said Maribeth Lynes, director of Honors College recruitment. The Honors Ambassadors were about 50 students who were selected through an inter¬ view process. Because recruiters could not be at every high school in Arkansas or around the nation, the ambassadors got the opportunity to help others learn about the opportunities the Honors College offered for undergradu¬ ates. These included competitive scholarships, study abroad opportunities and scholarships. The ambassadors made return visits to their high schools, usually in the smaller towns, to share their positive experiences at the University. For prospective University stu¬ dents, it ' s different if you hear someone talk about their experiences in the classroom, Ly¬ nes said. Ambassadors also gave prospective Hon¬ ors College students tours of the campus, helped with registration and took part in stu¬ dent panels at the Arkansas Union, talking about their experiences with the Honors Col- lege. I want to help people the same way they have helped me, said sophomore Kristin Faulk, a member of the Honors Ambassadors. I know how it is going through the interview¬ ing process for a fellowship and I like that I get to help other students calm down and let them know it will be okay. Faulk helped recruit prospective honors students throughout the year, supervised stu¬ dents during the interviews for fellowships, gave campus tours and visited her high school. Mount St. Mary ' s, to inform other students about the UA and the Honors College. I love the University of Arkansas and I want to let people hear about it even if they decide to go here or not, she said. .$b|Qri uring experiences...helping others...ambassadors.. HONORS COLLEGE AMBASSADORS 89 The coach for the poultry judging team, Jason Emmert, talks to the team prior to the announcing of the results of the com¬ petition. The national contest was hosted by the UA in November. Ashley Reeves, a sophomore poultry science major, prac¬ tices her poultry judg¬ ing techniques before the competition. The team gained national recognition by plac¬ ing fourth in the stu¬ dent-run competition. Opposite page: Saw¬ yer Hale and Megan Norton perfect their techniques on two broilers, before being observed by the judg¬ es. The team prac¬ ticed several times each week leading up to the competi¬ tion so they could easily identify desir¬ able poultry traits. COURTESY PHOTOS .eggs...breed selection...national recognition. ..bro 1 iie 90 ACADEMICS Students place fourth in national poultry judging competition BY MALLORY SMITH The UA poultry judging team brought home fourth place in a national judging com¬ petition that was held on their home turf, the Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center. Sophomores Sawyer Hale and Ashley Reeves, and juniors Jada Thompson and Me¬ gan Norton, made up the award-winning team. The four began judging poultry togeth¬ er when they were students at Lincoln High School, where they were also members of FFA and members of the state 1-1 champion poul¬ try judging team. Among the few universities in the nation that offer programs in poultry science, these students helped prove that the UA deserved to be one of the top. The intensive competition required stu¬ dents to judge poultry in the categories of live birds, carcasses as well as eggs, and in a number of classes related to each category said Thompson, who obtained the second highest individual score in the competition. Although the four judged as a team in high school, there was no guarantee that they all had a spot on the UA team. They faced competition from other students in their judg¬ ing class for a chance to be on the team. In order to win the competition, students and judges scored the poultry in each class, and then the scores were compared for accu¬ racy. In preparation for the event, the team ' s coach Jaso n Emmert would simulate a compe¬ tition environment during their class time de¬ voted to learning poultry judging. In addition to class time, the team would practice together three additional times per week. We always have a lot of fun at practices, we make a lot of jokes and goof around. Its like basketball practice, but with chickens! Reeves said. The rest of the team agreed that practic¬ ing judging was the most fun aspect of being on the team. They ' re my family! Everyone is so loud and goofy and we have been together for so long, Thompson said. Students learned judging techniques by repetition and became experts on broilers, chickens that are eaten, as well as pullets, chickens that lay eggs. It was a tough competition and these students really worked hard and prepared themselves for the event, Emmert said. practices...pullets...fourth place win...live birds. POULTRY JUDGING 91 Much of Charles Banks Wilson’s work, like the piece above, deals with The old West and Native Americans. Foley spent five years gath¬ ering information, stories and artwork so that he could chroni¬ cle the life of this ex¬ traordinary visionary. Foley prepares ma¬ terials for his docu¬ mentary film making class. Throughout the five years it took to create his film, Foley shared his experi¬ ences with his classes with the hopes of in¬ spiring his students to tell their own story. PHOTOS BY STACY RYBURN ...native american artwork...paintings...biograp 1 92 ACADEMICS UA journalism Professor Larry Foley usu¬ ally spent his days instructing students on the basic knowledge needed to construct a qual¬ ity documentary. Foley enjoyed educating his students on the rules of creating successful documentaries, but he also displayed his pas¬ sion for the field through his personal produc¬ tions. Professor Foley premiered his new docu¬ mentary entitled Charles Banks Wilson: Por¬ trait of an American Artist supporting the 13th annual Native American Symposium at the UA. Foley was in the process of making a documentary on the period of the Louisiana Purchase when he met renowned artist Charles Wilson. Foley was immediately intrigued by Wilson ' s paintings on Native Americans; he then began his 5-year journey of making a documentary honoring Wilson ' s paintings. He was the most gracious and generous in what he had for me to use, Foley said. I was captivated by him. Foley was captivated by not only Wilson ' s work, but he was even more fascinated by the stories of Wilson ' s life; he knew that it was time to tell his story, Foley said. Professor Foley believed it was time for Wilson to get the recognition he deserved. Fol¬ ey took a personal approach in documenting Wilson ' s life story; he wanted the story to be more than just another documentary. The film is not only about a man I ' m pro¬ filing, Foley said. I got to the point where I thought, ' I need to finish this. I want to finish this. ' This production profiled not only an in¬ credible artist, but also Foley ' s developing friendship with Wilson. Charles has an incredible zest for life, and a love of what he does. He ' s 88 years old now, but he gets up every morning to work on a new drawing or painting, Foley said. When you call him up he ' s going to tell you what he ' s working on today. I wanted to capture the es¬ sence of who Charles is. Information for this story provided by the 9 29 06 Arkansas Traveler article ler dshi ip...captivating artist...Charles banks wilson... DOCUMENTARY FILM 93 NNOVATIVE School of Architecture lets students design for the future BY CAROLYN FINNIE The overall goal of designing any play space is to create an environment that can al¬ low children to interact and enrich their work of play. Landscape architecture students were challenged to conceive playgrounds with both fun and stimulating activities. And an even bigger challenge was designing a terrain implementing safety while bringing learn¬ ing outdoors for the Benton County Sunshine School which served toddlers, preschool chil¬ dren and adults with disabilities as well as those children without special needs. Four teams of upper-level students from the UA landscape architecture program worked with professor Judy Brittenum to carry out extensive research on the site including ex¬ amining the sun, wind, drainage systems, soil and how the children reacted and played. The Sunshine School staff envisioned an outdoor learning play space extending outside the tra¬ ditional classroom for its students. Beyond the conventional playground equipment like monkey bars, tire swings and slides, the students envisioned nature trails, a corn maze, sculptured land forms and horse stables to serve the children with special needs. Native American arrowheads and rock tools were unearthed during construction of the new school building that became the vision of one group ' s design. Students also implemented wheelchair-accessible play equipment and interactive play items such as tricycle tracks, water features, sand tables and transparent walls students can paint on. We tried to find activities and equip¬ ment that would engage and challenge both children with and without disabilities, said third-year student Julie Russell. One group of students proposed a land¬ scape of landform sculptures where children could climb and play which transformed the landscape into three-dimensional geometry. Another group added a horse therapy section to allow students to interact with nine horses on nine and a half acres of pastureland. The landscape architecture students pre¬ sented their ideas Nov. 15 at the 40,000 square- foot facility on a 17-acre parcel of land in Rog¬ ers. The presentation was the culmination of the long-term project encouraging the future architects to address real-life applications. The playground is vital, said Leta Shock- ley, executive director of the Sunshine School. It ' s an extension of the classroom - they work on goals and objectives out there. ... extension. ..stimulating... groundbreaking. ..safe 94 ACADEMICS The four groups of landscape architec¬ ture students present¬ ed their renderings of the playground at the Benton County Sunshine School. Students transformed the landscape to encourage imagina¬ tive play and group activities for chil¬ dren with disabilities. COURTESYRENDERING ful... extension. ..environment. ..transformation.. PLAYGROUND DESIGN 95 UA business students Will Slabaugh, Sarah Topham, Becky Miller, John David Tamas and their professor John Norwood stand outside of the Leon¬ ard N. Stern School of Business in New York City. The students at¬ tended the fourth an¬ nual Stern Summit on Global Business with students from more than 100 colleges across the nation. The four business stu¬ dents spend some free time around New York City. While the students weren’t competing at the summit and research¬ ing emerging stocks, they had enough free fime to enjoy the sights of the city, in¬ cluding the Broadway play “The Producers.” COURTESY PHOTOS H . 1 HI | , aA i ' jH. ■k m Pi c ..learning...analysis...travel...competition...experier 96 ACADEMICS It ' s not everyday that students can say their classwork involved managing a real stock fund or taking a trip to New York City, but that is just what a few members of the Wal¬ ton College portfolio management class did. Seniors Will Slabaugh, John David Tamas, Sarah Topham and Becky Miller traveled to New York University to attend the fourth an¬ nual Stern Summit on Global Business with other schools throughout the country. During the summit Slabaugh and Tamas competed and came in third in the second an¬ nual Investment Analysis Competition. ' This was a great honor for the University °f Arkansas and the Walton College, espe¬ cially since they were competing against such lop schools, said John Norwood, associate professor of business law. These fourth-year Walton Scholars are among the highest aca¬ demic achievers in the college. The competition involved asking the stu¬ dents to evaluate, research and present their findings on an emerging market. We were told to pick an emerging mar¬ ket ' s stock to pitch to a board of NYU Stern alumni, Slabaugh said. We also prepared a Discounted Cash Flows analysis of the firm, which included a ' model ' of the firm ' s perfor¬ mance in the future. The class spent time managing a real stock fund of approximately $1.37 million. Slabaugh served as the fund technology analyst in the class, while Tamas was fund manager and health care analyst. Their hands-on learning and real-world experience paid off in the New York compe¬ tition, and according to Slabaugh, would con¬ tinue to do so in the future. It really reinforced what professors such as Dr. Rennie, the professor of the portfo¬ lio management class, have been telling us, Slabaugh said. We really can compete on the same stage as anyone from any business school in the country. The Walton College re¬ ally does give students more ' real world ' ex¬ perience than most schools, and this shows in competitions and more importantly, in job interviews. ...experience...professional growth...business. BUSINESS COMPETITION 97 Researchers of the stress experiment used a wide variety of equipment and methods to test stress levels. The most com¬ mon method used was testing saliva for the Cortisol hormone. PHOTOS BY TRISTAN EVANS Researchers of the College of Educa¬ tion and Health Pro¬ fessions review data collected from par¬ ticipants of their stress experiment. The ex¬ periment focused solely on Cortisol, a stress hormone re¬ leased in the body. ...levels of stress...status of caregivers...changing i! 98 ACADEMICS Faculty conduct experiments testing caregiver stress levels BY COURTNEY CAMPBELL Thirty faculty and staff members of the College of Education and Health Professions participated in an experiment to test the stress levels of caregivers. The experiment focused on those who cared for another adult, particularly parents or in-laws. Of the 30 participants, 20 were care¬ givers and 10 were controls. The participants chewed on a small stick of cotton for a few minutes each day to measure the amount of cortisol, a stress hormone linked to heart dis¬ ease and diabetes, in the saliva of the partici¬ pants. This experiment had been ongoing for several years. UA researchers Ro DiBrezzo and Barbara Shadden sent questionnaires to all UA em¬ ployees in 1999 after the Office for Studies on Aging was established in the College of Education and Health Professions. Shadden, a professor and director of the communications disorder program, and DiBrezzo, a professor of kinesiology and director of the UA Human Performance Laboratory, co-directed the Of¬ fice for Studies on Aging. The questionnaires were made to observe differences between the health and stress of caregivers and non-caregivers. The objective of the experiment was to determine the health status of caregive rs. DiBrezzo said she hoped the experiment would show if a person ' s cir¬ cumstances have more effect than a person ' s ability to deal with stress. When someone is chronically stressed, the persistent high levels of cortisol can be a direct indicator of abdominal obesity and oth¬ er health risks, DiBrezzo said. Bone density, glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, obesity, depression, health relative to quality life, and well-being were extended measures in this study. We ' re in a culture where we multi-task and people who multi-task are more success¬ ful; however, there ' s a fine line between being successful and adding too much, DiBrezzo said. Today people are living longer and there are a lot of people who aren ' t in nursing homes. The researchers hoped to intervene in people ' s lives and show them ways to reduce stress. The data was collected by December and then the researchers took a month and a half to analyze it. J Qlth risks...cortisol...faculty research...hormones... SALIVA EXPERIMENT 99 In preparation for the races at the Ra- zorback Technology Challenge, the track showcasing students’ dragsters is lined with the miniature cars. The drag races were aimed at prospective students to get them excited about pursu¬ ing a career in the field of engineering. Above: Students ea¬ gerly watch as their homemade dragsters fly down a track in the Union Connec¬ tions Lounge. Op¬ posite page left to right: Students ad¬ mire the balsa wood towers before they were demolished. Builtforspeed,thecar- bon dioxide powered cars are displayed before the races. COURTESY PHOTOS ..ie challenge...career development...conceptual! ' 100 ACADEMICS . Miniature dragsters sped down a track assembled in the Union Connections Lounge and small scale buildings crunched under pressure as engineering students and faculty shared their wisdom with prospective stu¬ dents. Throughout the year, the engineering col¬ lege worked with local junior high and high school students to promote their field of study as well as to prepare them for an education in engineering. The college invited students from across the state and Okl ahoma to campus for events that would test their knowledge and in¬ troduce them to engineering and technology concepts. In December, 300 junior high and high school students came to show off their tal¬ ents in several competitions in the Razorback Technology Challenge. Prior to their arrival, students built simple carbon dioxide powered dragsters that they showed, raced and ulti¬ mately destroyed as part of the contest. Students participating in the challenge also constructed towers out of balsa wood in an effort to create one that could withstand more pressure than its competitors. To mea¬ sure the pressure, a machine was used that was invented by UA professor of technology education, Michael K. Daugherty. The Razorback Technology Challenge was an effort to get young people excited about technology and engineering and open their eyes to exciting career opportunities in these fields, Daugherty said. The Technology Student Organization, a group comprised of 150,000 members dedicated to promoting lit¬ eracy in technology, sanctioned the events. In addition to the Razorback Technology Challenge, the College of Engineering also hosted the IE Challenge. In December, stu¬ dents from Farmington and Gravette were asked to conceptualize, design as well as dem¬ onstrate equipment to be used during winter months. The competition was judged by students in the College of Engineering and after the de¬ vices had been presented, students were given a tour of the Bell Engineering Center. These events showed prospective students the ex¬ citement a career in engineering could offer. Ofback technology challenge...design...compete. RAZORBACK TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE 101 Left: The U A group that toured the monarch butterfly preserves in Mihoacan, Mexico stop to smile for a pic¬ ture. They included: Front row, left to right Robin Verble, Becky Trout, Jackie McK¬ ern and Stephanie Hebert. Second row: Lauren Fryxell, John Riggins, Matt McKern, Rob Wiedenmann and Craig Shelton. Above: A cluster of monarch butterflies cling to a bush in Mihoacan, Mexico. These butterfly clus¬ ters could become so massive they actually weighed down and bent tree branches. More than one hun¬ dred million Mon- archs migrated to this area every winter. Opposite page left to right: Butterflies fill the skies of Mexico during the winter to escape the cold. A grad student stud¬ ies the butterflies along with a young Razorback fan. Butterflies carpet the ground of Mihoacan. PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOHN RIGGINS 102 ACADEMICS v_ Grad students study Monarch butterflies in Mexico BY STACY RYBURN When a team of UA students and faculty riding in two separate cars became lost on the streets of Morelia, Mexico for two and a half hours, the Department Head of Entomology Robert Wiedenmann didn ' t panic. I was a little more level-headed than some of my colleagues, he said. An excursion in Mihoacan was part of a four-day expedition students made to butter¬ fly preserves near Angangueo, where swarms of monarch butterflies migrate for the winter. Butterflies, in estimates of over 100 million, flock to the El Rosario and Chincua preserves every winter to escape the harsh weather. Wiedenmann led a group of seven graduates to the site in January to see the butterflies for themselves. You can ' t describe it as just amazing, said Robin Verble, entomology graduate stu¬ dent. Clusters of butterflies in some areas of the reservations compile enough to even weigh down the branches of trees, Wieden¬ mann said. That ' s a boatload of butterflies, he said. It ' s pretty remarkable. The students hiked the mountains where the reserves were located at altitudes of up to 13,000 feet. The students also rode on horse¬ back to the reservations without any maj or fol¬ lies, despite a number of them being inexperi¬ enced in the ways of horse-back riding. In addition to the unfamiliarity with hors¬ es, the students also faced challenges with language and culture. Researcher Luis Rodri¬ guez, a colleague of Wiedenmann ' s, served as translator for the group, along with his nine- year-old son Damian, who gave the group lan¬ guage lessons throughout the trip. [Damian] spoke about as much English as 1 did Spanish, Verble said. We would play a game where I would point at something, and he would say what it was in Spanish and I would say what it was in English. It was a trade game. Wiedenmann got the idea to make the trip after visiting the sites two years before¬ hand while he was still Head of Entomology at the University of Illinois. Wiedenmann said he hopes to make the trip every year, but will have to wait and see what the future holds. ihoacan, mexico...alternative learning...migration. ENTOMOLOGY TRIP 103 Law school students participate in a mock trial on March 8 in the UA School of Law. The trials used ac¬ tual cases that had passed through the courts so the students could gain real-life experience before a panel of judges. Opposite page: A law school student ar¬ gues his case before a panel of judges and his peers. Each of the students were given 15 minutes to argue their cases and to an¬ swer questions from the judges. PHOTOS BY ERIKA SIMMONS. ..practice...moot court...development...justice... 104 ACADEMICS Practice makes perfect, and practice is what students in the UA School of Law found when they participated in moot court trials. Arguing in front of what Phillip Stone, a level two student who participated in the mock tri¬ als in March, equivocated to going before the highest court in the land. ' The moot court competition is basically arguing before the Supreme Court in the edu¬ cational sense, Stone explained. Out of the level two class, 64 students were chosen through a lottery system to participate. Once the field of 64 was chosen it was reduced to 32; the field was then reduced to 16. This reduction continued until the finals. On that night. Stone was due to meet the court and his opponents in the semifinal round. With just four teams remaining, the pressure was un¬ doubtedly tense. The cases brought before the court had made their way through the legal system from the initial trial until they reached the circuit court. Once there, the cases came to a dead end, in real life, but the moot court took them to another level. Stone explained that the cases are the re¬ sult of a split decision at the circuit court level or when there is a split across the country as to whether a decision should be rendered one way or another. The cases are real cases and real issues, but they have not reached the Su¬ preme Court-or-else we would have nothing left to argue, Stone said. Each team of two members was faced with very stringent and arduous circumstances that made the experience quite intense. Given just 15 minutes to argue their case, each side, the plaintiff and the defendant, not only had to make their case for their side, but they were also forced, in this restricted time frame, to an¬ swer questions from the bench of three judges dressed in the traditional black robe. In the end, winning the case was just icing on the cake. The real reward was the experi¬ ence gained by arguing in a realistic court¬ room setting which would be necessary when the day came to argue before a real judge with real consequences. Preparation...compete...experience...learning. LAW SCHOOL MOCK TRAILS 105 In the words of our... Dr. John White Full Name: Dr. John Austin White, Jr. Everyday at my job... I meet lots of great people. If I were not the UA Chancellor... I would be retired. If I could trade places with anyone for a day... I would be a student because it would give me a better appre¬ ciation of what life is like for our students. My favorite restaurant in Fayetteville is... Ella’s at the Inn at Carnall Hall. I bet you did not know that... I’m a Golden Goblin from Har¬ rison, Ark. My favorite book is... The Gospel of John from the Bible. I’ve also read all of the “Harry Potter” books. My favorite movie is... Remember the Titans” or Ray.” I thought that was a very inter¬ esting movie. On a typical day off... I play golf, if the weather is good. I usually don’t have many days off. I always go to all of the home athletic events that I can. My favorite part of being Chancellor is... Being around the students. That’s it. 106 ACADEMICS associate d£ n the words of our... Aisha Kenner udents Full Name: Aisha S. Kenner Everyday at my job... I facilitate contacts with faculty members about student issues and I also chair the RazorCat group that helps students with dif¬ ficulties. If I could trade places with anyone for a day... I would be Barack Obama so that I could be involved with the Sen¬ ate and politics from an African American perspective. My favorite restaurant in Fayetteville is... Thai Diner. I bet you did not know that... I have twin boys. My favorite book is... Anything by Wally Lamb or James Patterson. My favorite movie is... Shawshank Redemption. On a typical day off... I would hang out with my husband and my sons. My favorite part of my job is... Interacting with the students and being able to help students. IN THE WORDS OF... 107 Left: Jason Engstrom, playing King Oberon leans over the sleep¬ ing Yuko Takeda as Katie Sherves stands by. The actors play¬ ing fairies went through hours of full body stage make-up in order to achieve Midsummer ' s fantasy effect. PHOTOSCOUR- TESY OF SHAWN IRISH Above: Kristopher Stoker as a donkey is surrounded by fair¬ ies. Costumes for the play were inspired by traditional Hindi dress and were done in hues of blue, violet and bright orange. Opposite page left to right: Yuko Takeda and Jason Engstrom as Oberon and Titai- nia pose for a dra¬ matic scene. Student actors per¬ form their re-inter¬ pretation of a scene from a Shakespeare classic. ..choreography...debut performance. ..shakespe o( e 108 ACADEMICS Drama department puts a new spin on a Shakespeare classic BY BRANDON EDWARDS The drama department struck gold with a twist on Shakespeare ' s classic, A Midsum¬ mer Night ' s Dream. The comedy was put into an Indian style and vision from its director Roger Gross. I chose India as the setting because it seemed the perfect, timeless place for magic and beauty and color. I was right: the setting inspired our costume designer to the most brilliant display of color and textures I ' ve ever seen on our stage, Gross said. The drama season was based off the mix¬ ing and matching of titles pitched from sev¬ eral directors and then based on which shows would work nicely together, and on budget and audience appeal. Performances of A Midsummer were at the University Theatre Nov. 10-11 and 15-18 with matinees Nov. 12 and 19. While the production starred many regu¬ lars of the drama department it also gave an opportunity for new students to stretch their acting muscles. The play was a first college acting experience for freshman Cass Trumbo of Fayetteville, Arkansas. I just wanted to get the experience of be¬ ing in a play. I didn ' t think I would get a part. I thought I would get a stage hand position, Trumbo said. Trumbo was cast as one of King Oberon ' s attendants and as part of his role he bled on stage. As little as I know about acting, I still en¬ joy it because it gives me a chance to play with and experience emotions I don ' t usually have. I really enjoyed seeing it all come together, Trumbo said. The story follows two romantic couples encounters with fairies and was written in Shakespeare ' s light classical lyrical style. This was the fourth time Gross had direct¬ ed A Midsummer Night ' s Dream. Each time I ' ve chosen it, Gross said, I believe it is the most entertaining play ever written with a bit of everything and something for everyone: thwarted love of the young aris¬ tocrats, the low farce of the rustics, a magical forest with a war between the King and Queen of the Fairies and a corps of beautiful fairies, plus the imp Puck. You name it. Dream has it. Q in call...lighting...stage left...rehearsal...scene... THEATER PRODUCTIONS 109 Learning the ropes around a kitchen in a restaurant management class BY CAROLYN FINNI E v From Puerto Rican cuisine to Thai food, students introduced international cuisine while learning the ins and outs of the service industry, acting as managers, cooks, dishwash¬ ers and waiters for a lab and lecture class with¬ in the concentration of food, human nutrition and hospitality. Each week, the food preparation for the hospitality industry class developed a menu, prepared and served the meal based on reser¬ vations from the community at Ella ' s Restau¬ rant at the Inn at Carnall Hall. The lecture con¬ sisted of putting together a book complete with a menu, advertisements and evaluations. And every Monday, the class was put to the test in the kitchen and dining room, to prepare the students for service oriented professions in the hospitality industry. Time management is definitely some¬ thing they learn, said Allen Powell, the class instructor referring to outside work and prep¬ aration beyond the two-hour lecture and six- hour laboratory. The class was divided into groups of two and challenged to think of a food concept. create a menu and perform a nutrition analy¬ sis. The students had to develop a menu that stayed within a budget, as well as advertise for their night. Two students designed An Evening at Aesop ' s Table, a 3-course meal of a Waldorf salad, a cheese-stuffed chicken breast with to¬ mato basil sauce over orzo pasta, fresh green beans and cheese garlic biscuits. For dessert, a banana cake with cream cheese icing was served. The overall goal was to prepare and ser¬ vice food for large groups while keeping in mind cost control, sanitation, safety and over¬ all quality assurance of fine food. They prepared a three course meal of an appetizer, entree and dessert that costs $12. On average, the class served 50 custom¬ ers each Monday night and received feedback from comment cards on their performance which were reviewed the following week in class. We have a good mix of students, faculty, staff and community members that come each night, Powell said. .kitchen...cuisine...human nutrition...hospitality. 110 ACADEMICS Opposite page, left to right: Senior Laura Yanowski prepares food on “Thai night” at Ella ' s Restaurant at Carnall Hall. Senior dietetics major Melissa Muncy and junior Ross Barber add the finishing touches to the entrees before serving customers in the dining room. The class was split into groups of two and switched off as managers, chefs, wait staff and dish¬ washers. Each group developed a theme and meal concept and pitched it to their instructor. PHOTOS BY DARREN MCNEILL g...management...menu...appetizer...entree... ELLA’S RESTAURANT 111 PASSING 3 St Students rate food based on appearance, flavor and tex¬ ture for research in the sensory qualities of the food industry BYSHAUNA VO Students were always looking for ways to make fast cash, whether it was through a part- time job or donating plasma to BioLife. Students looked to parents and even those anonymous e- mailed surveys for money. Student expenses not only included books, but also living expenses such as groceries, gas and the list goes on. Wouldn ' t it be nice to have groceries paid for by tasting food? The UA Department of Food Science con¬ ducted consumer food testing, recruited respon¬ dents and paid the consumer with a Wal-Mart gift card, with amounts depending on how long the test was. I made $300 for groceries one month, said senior communication major Jennifer Nguyen. Nguyen found out about the database her fresh¬ man year and has participated ever since. You have to reply to the e-mails quickly, because it is hard to get selected and sometimes I won ' t have the same availability as the times they post, she said. There were about 1,500 entries in the data base, consisting of not only students but also consumers outside the UA community and only 75 p eople are chosen for each test, said Jean- Francois Meullenet, associate professor of food science. The rheology and sensory research program, coordinated by Meullenet, combined research methods to address the challenges that faced the food industry with respect to the sensory qual¬ ity of foods. National food companies, such as Unile¬ ver, which makes SlimFast, yogurt companies, such as Yoplait and Dannon and regional meat companies, such as Tyson participated in the re¬ search, Meullenet said. Meullenet weighed the opinions of average consumers and the conclusions of a professional panel to develop the tools usable in product de¬ velopment. The program was selective but the food testing gave great insight into what the industry was trying to achieve. It ' s worth signing up for, Nguyen said. ..savory boneless chicken breast...muscadine ju il 112 ACADEMICS Opposite page: In Jean-Francois Meul- lenet ' s UA laboratory, students wait to taste different foods to give insight into the chal¬ lenges of fhe food industry on the sen¬ sory qualities of food. The lab staff insured the anonymity of the product samples so the testers were fo¬ cused on what they were tasting and not the association with a particular brand. While students taste the different foods, fhey plug their likes and dislikes on a rat¬ ing scale according to factors like ap¬ pearance, aroma, flavor and texture into a computer da¬ tabase. The goal of the lab was to help processors meet the growing consumer appetite for certain foods. PHOTOS BY GIGI HOLDER ■bi e nded berry yogurt...ready to drink diet shake.. FOOD TESTERS 113 1 Apparel studies stu¬ dents listen to a pre¬ sentation given by Richard Leeds. During their trip, the group visited many design¬ er’s studios including Kenneth Cole and bridal designer, Laz- aro. Above: After visiting with major designers, and learning about the fashion industry, students were finally able to enjoy the di¬ versity of New York City as they took a break from projects and seminars. Opposite page: Shopping until they drop, Arkansas fash¬ ion students enjoyed a day in Chinatown. COURTESY PHOTOS ..apparel studies...fashion industry...projects. .M e 114 ACADEMICS Apparel studies students took field trips to the next level when they traveled to New York City for an educational fashion industry tour last summer. Thirty-six students in the School of Hu¬ man Environmental Sciences, most of whom were apparel studies majors, went on a seven- day New York tour in May 2006. I learned that living in New York is fast paced and expensive, and that you have to be very aggressive, Jacquelyn Warnock said. Fashion is not all about glitz and glamour, but hard work. In New York it is 24 7. The goal of the trip was for students to get insight into the fashion industry and to gain experience in different areas of the fashion business. The students had to complete a project in pairs that gave a market analysis of a spe¬ cific company. The pairs researched the types of merchandise, store formats and customer backgrounds. Each group drew their compa¬ ny randomly and all research had to be com¬ pleted while the students were in New York. The trip included visits with industry pro¬ fessionals to learn about colors, trends and product development and design. In one of the highlights of the trip, the stu¬ dents got to meet with bridal designer, Lazaro, and sportswear designer. Genes. I like to see the students get excited about what they are getting into, Dr. Laurie Apple said, who is a part of the UA apparel studies department and participated in the trip. Apple also said that the students ' favorite part of the trip was to see the industry first hand, and to experience the heartbeat of the industry. The group toured Macy ' s Herald Square and Jeffery ' s specialty department stores, and also got to hear from a UA Alumnus, Ashley Leonard, who conducted a seminar for the stu¬ dents. The trip was not entirely focused on school, though. The group went to a Broadway play, visited Chinatown and toured several mu¬ seums during free time while in New York. I shopped till I dropped, net¬ worked, listened to tour guides, went to business appointments, and attend¬ ed Broadway shows, Warnock said. - n cls on learning...new york city...merchandise.. APPAREL STUDIES 115 mum Above: A local shep¬ herd tends his flock in northern Syria. Stu¬ dents had the chance to interact with and learn from the locals while abroad. COUR TESY PHOTO Left: A journalist ' s pub in the heart of Lon¬ don that survived the Great Fire of 1666. PHOTO BY MEGAN GARNER Opposite page left to right: The Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the monastery facade at Petra, which is an ar¬ chaeological site in Jordan and Big Ben in London. PHOTOS BY MEGAN GARNER AND COURTESY PHOTOS on...Sydney...Madrid...Buenos Aries. ..Have 116 ACADEMICS Study abroad allows students to experience other cultures BY MEGAN GARNER The Mona Lisa. The Eiffel Tower. The ru¬ ins of the Coliseum. The Great Wall of China. The pyramids at Giza. The wailing wall in Je¬ rusalem. These were things most people only see in books or magazines. But UA students who studied abroad got to see these pieces of history up close and personal. With programs all over the world, from Syria to New Zealand to Japan, students had a wide variety of destinations to choose from. Anthropology major Carlos Ochoa spent a month studying archaeology in Syria. Ochoa traveled to surrounding countries as well, such as Jordan, where he trekked up a mountain to see the ruins of Petra. It takes quite a trek to reach the summit, Ochoa said. The Bedouin, the indigenous no¬ madic population of much of the near East, of¬ fer tourists rides on donkeys. It is mostly the older people who fork out the cash for that one. Ochoa made the climb unaided by a don¬ key, but found the hike entirely worth it. There is a large room at the bottom center of the monastery, Ochoa said. The acoustics in that room rival the acoustics in any Roman Catholic church anywhere else in the world. While there I listened to some people singing hymns in that room. It was quite possibly the softest, most rich, angelic harmonies I have ever heard. Ochoa also spent time getting to know the locals, and learning more about their way of life. He ended up making friends with quite a few of the people, and continued to learn from them long after he left them behind. The farmers of that region use the fields to graze their livestock and grow their crops, Ochoa said. The farmers and shepherds were always around. They seemed as curious as to what we were doing as I was to how their lives worked. Sometimes this one particular shep¬ herd would send me tea via their little chil¬ dren. The tea was so sweet. Sometimes too sweet to stomach, but I always drank every drop. ® rus Qlem...Paris...Cairo...Hong Kong...Amsterdam.. STUDY ABROAD 117 Ratemyprofessors. com is used so stu¬ dents can check up on their professors. While some teachers received high marks others were bashed, but the ratings could not be taken too lit¬ erally. Categories on the site varied from difficultly to hotness. RateMyProfessors.com © © © Where STUDENTS do the gradingt RateMyProfessors.com offers: Free Grade Distribution Info! Tell us what grades you received. Visit : Your professor ' s page- Main Menu Hot or Not Funny Ratings Signup Now Recent Press Forum Statistics Total Ratings 6,200,000 + Total Professors 770,000 + Total Schools 6,000 + Email vour friends! Begin Your Search! Find Your School Select your country: United States ' Select your state province: Welcome! Welcome To RateMyProfessors.com! Online since 1999, RateMyProfessors.com has better, more accurate ratings! Try our NEW search tools that allow you to search categories by: Course Code, HOTNESS . Department and Overall Quality. Upload Professor Pictures: .hotness...easiness...clarity...helpfulness...rater in 118 ACADEMICS Students use ratemyprofessors.com to prepare for the semester BY COURTNEY CAMPBELL “His class was easy if you went and he makes it very interesting and fun. Plus he is gorgeous. Talks about nothing related to anything. Boring. Too much reading.” “Fabulous stories, and a real passion for teaching and getting to know students!” Whether students chose teachers based on easiness, clarity or good looks, ratemyprofes- sors.com could help students make the right choice. Students used this Web site to pick the teachers they wanted or avoid the teachers they did not. All students had to do was set up a free account and they could access other students ' comments about their former profes¬ sors. Even if someone did not have the option of choosing their teacher, they could check to see what others said so they knew what to ex¬ pect from that professor. Professors were rated one to five, five be¬ ing the highest, based on easiness, helpfulness, clarity and rater interest. Professors that were perceived to be good-looking were marked with a red chili pepper. If a teacher got mostly bad ratings, stu¬ dents could find another teacher. However, some students felt that this Web site could not be trusted because everyone had their own personal biases, and all ratemyprofessors.com could offer was opinions. One graduate stu¬ dent said he had a teacher who was trashed by most students on the site, but he ended up enjoying the class. If used for nothing else, ratemyprofessors. com could offer a few laughs. One student commented, I would have been better off us¬ ing the tuition money to heat my apartment last winter. Another wrote, Not only is the book a better teacher, it also has a better personality. Ratemyprofessors became somewhat of a controversial site. Some professors were con¬ cerned their reputation would be damaged, and there were questions of whether the site could be sued. However, most students liked to leave positive remarks, especially when someone was good at what they do. While some students chose their classes based on ratings at ratemyprofessors, most students did not have that option. These stu¬ dents could check out that teacher; however, if the ratings were bad they still had to take that professor. Some students said they only used the Web site to check up on the profes¬ sors they had for their degree classes because they knew they would have that professor for several other classes too. © students do the grading...good quality.. RATE MY PROFESSORS 119 DALE BUMPERS College of Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences... School of ARCHrTECTURE J. WILLIAM Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences... Sam. M. Walton COLLEGE OF BUSINESS... College of EDUCATION AND HEALTH Professions... College of ENGINEERING... The charts below detail the percent of students enrolled in college based on the entire student body ac 1 J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Popular Majors: Journalism Biological Sciences Psychology Communications Political Science Sociology 37.9 percent DALE BUMPERS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL, FOOD, AND LIFE SCIENCES Popular Majors: Interior Design Apparel Studies Animal Science SB Agricultural Business Horticulture Poultry Science Agriculture Education Agriculture Communication 8.7 percent 4 120 ACADEMICS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Popular Majors: Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Computer Science SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE Popular Majors: Architecture ' ' Landscape Architecture 19.1 percent 11.3 percent 2 percent Lacee Smith studies amid books in Mullins Library. For many stu¬ dents, a high GPA was important for getting into grad school or landing a dream job which meant keep¬ ing up with studying and grades. PHOTO BY STACY RYBURN ...potential employers...average...credit hours fci ' • • • 122 ACADEMICS As graduation approaches, students become more concerned with the small statistic to impress future employers BY CAROLYN FINNIE As the first weeks of a semester came to a close at the University of Arkansas, fresh¬ men found themselves adjusting, while se¬ niors found themselves preparing so gradu¬ ation would go off without a hitch. Students worked their entire collegiate career to achieve the ultimate goal - a degree - but along the way received a number that could ultimately deter¬ mine whether they get a job. It was the basis for admission to majors, a symbol of prestige in various programs and a requirement to graduate. But many people questioned whether GPAs were actually part of the equation that major corporations use to recruit recent col¬ lege graduates. Studies showed that many companies looked for employees who take pride in their school work. According to Ca- reerbuilders.com and the National Association of Colleges and Employers ' Job Outlook 2005 Survey, 70 percent of major companies hiring and recruiting managers screened applicants focusing primarily on GPAs. But while GPA was an important requi re¬ ment to be admitted to graduate school, studies also show that graduate schools frown upon students who have 4.0 GPAs but were not in¬ volved in activities outside the classroom. Zack Ridenoure, junior art major, said he knew his GPA was one of the primary factors that will determine admittance to graduate school. If a student does not get a job because of their GPA, they should not give up on what they are looking for, he said. College administrators have received much criticism in the past decade for grade in¬ flation prompting them to create task forces to evaluate many universities ' grading scale College admissions and scholarships were GPA-heavy and the rising costs of tuition led to rising expectations of students ' grades. But focusing on the issue of rising GPAs ignored a bigger problem, because students measured their success in school with letters and num¬ bers instead of what they learned. As final grades approached at the end of a semester, small victories stood to be won in each class with the grand prize usually depen¬ dant upon the much-touted grade point aver¬ age. A student ' s GPA was supposedly a mea¬ sure of academic ability yet it just remained a mere statistic for some. ioritis... grade., .cumulative. ..calculate. ..pass... GPA CONCERNS 123 Right: Geshe Thupten Dorjee holds his class about Tibetan culture on the front lawn of Old Main. The class focused on Buddhist tradition and practic¬ es. Students discussed the five major scienc¬ es of Tibetan culture, including arts and medicine. PHOTO BY GIGI HOLDER Above: Rinzin Dor¬ jee works on a sand mandala, a painting made with different colors of sand. Opposite Page left to right: A sacred sand mandala under con¬ struction. Geshe Thupten Dor¬ jee lectures outside of Old Main. PHOTOS BY MEGAN GARNER AND GIGI HOLDER .culture...non-violence...peace...knowledge...relig 124 ACADEMICS Tibetan culture class teaches non-violence and compassion BY NATALIE MORRISON In the 2006 school year students had the opportunity to benefit from the wisdom and life experience of Venerable Geshe Thupten Dorjee, a Buddhist monk who spent his time teaching others about his homeland, Tibet. Geshe was born in Tibet in 1959, in the midst of the Chinese invasion, a disruption that threatened the cultural and religious tra¬ ditions of Tibet. When Geshe was 3 years old his family fled Tibet and crossed the Hima¬ layas to a refugee camp. After losing family members to the poor living conditions there, Geshe ' s family moved once again to southern India. When he was 13, Geshe entered Drepung Loseling Monastery in Karmataka, India. Af¬ ter studying Buddhist texts for 22 years, Geshe received two very notable honors. In 1986 he was ordained a Buddhist monk by the Dalai Lama. In 1994 he received the highest scho¬ lastic honor, the degree of Geshe Lhatampa, meaning Spiritual Guide. After receiving his degree, Geshe toured with the Mystical Arts of Tibet sharing Bud¬ dhist culture with the world. He then moved to the United States and began teaching about Tibetan culture. Geshe remained in America as a teacher but considered himself a student as well, al¬ ways expanding his knowledge of western traditions and of the English language. For Geshe, everyone is my teacher. During the semester, Geshe shared the tra¬ ditions of his homeland with his class. Geshe taught about major Buddhist traditions and practices and engaged the class with hands- on activities, allowing them to experience the Buddhist culture first hand. According to Tibetan cosmology, the five major sciences are arts and crafts, medicine, grammar, logic and philosophy. With Geshe ' s guidance the class participated in projects re¬ lated to these five sciences. The class construct¬ ed prayer flags and prepared Tibetan cuisine. Students studied and practiced Tibetan chants and were informed of their importance in Ti¬ betan cosmology. Geshe ' s future was undecided. As a citizen of no country, he traveled the world teaching about his beliefs and investing in the lives of others. For Geshe, life was an unselfish en¬ deavor and a free spirit was critical. My main purpose, my life, is for the ben¬ efit of others, Geshe said. Passion...spiritual guidance...tradition...growth... TIBETAN CULTURE CLASS 125 Erin Gilleece finds a book by UA professor Michael Heffernan in the Dickson Street Book Store. Published works from past stu¬ dents were available in the library. UA stu¬ dents have had over 200 books published over the years, as well as stories in journals. PHOTOS BY STACY RYBURN ..strive...imagine...conceive...create...write...comp 0 126 ACADEMICS Student works get published with help from writing department BY STACY RYBURN Just like aspiring musicians strive for a major recording deal, emerging writers seek to be published. The creative writing program at the UA was one of the oldest in the country and had been helping students to achieve this goal since 1965. Over 200 published books later, success stories were still cropping up out of the pro¬ gram every year, ranging from published po¬ ets to authors and even to those who have cre¬ ated their own publication outlet. Ericka Fortson, a senior English major, was one student who has had her work show¬ cased outside of the campus realm. Four of her poems were published in the Fayetteville magazine Poesia and in Houston ' s Reflections as well. A short story she wrote also received published notoriety. Fortson was introduced to both publica¬ tions that would eventually go on to showcase her work through the creative writing pro¬ gram. Personal relationships always inspire me to write, she said. I think it ' s important to find what ' s interesting in the mundane. Chris Pappas was an MFA student who took his creative aspirations a step further by creating his own publication outlet. Pappas founded Melee , a tabloid-style poetry journal, along with his first wife Lisa Holmes. The journal attempted to stir discussion among the poetry community, in a business and academic sense. To do this Pappas took submissions from a staff of entirely poets, in¬ cludin g the 2002 New Jersey Poet Laureate, Amiri Baraka. We found, through this line of inquiry that politics, whether inside or outside of the community of publishing poets, seems to be inexorably tied to aesthetics, Pappas said. Davis McCombs, assistant English profes¬ sor of the creative writing program, saw three of his students go on to publish books during his five years in the department. It ' s an incredibly rewarding experience to see one ' s students succeed, to see their work in print, to see them come into their own, he said. McCombs stressed the need for a writer to study traditional writing styles while still ex¬ perimenting in foreign territory, but acknowl¬ edges the difficulties that could possibly arise while seeking publication. I think that when you ' re just starting out, it can be really difficult to weather the on¬ slaught of rejection that all writers who sub¬ mit their work inevitably face, he said. All writers eventually want to see their work in print. Most people, I think, will know when that time comes. They just have to trust their incubation process. review., .polish. ..critique. ..publish. ..purchase... PUBLISHED WORKS 127 Left: Two former wire editors examine the copy coming in from the news wire. Opposite page: 1950 staff members Armil Snow and Doug Smith take their turns at the type trays. Editors had to read backwards when proofreading the pages. PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE AR¬ KANSAS TRAVELER Above: Arkansas Trav¬ eler staff members Hamilton Hedrick, editor Jose Lopez and Lindsay Turner work on the next day’s issue of the Traveler . Staff members worked long hours to pro¬ duce the paper three times a week. PHOTO BY STACY RYBURN .copy editing. ..deadline. ..cutline... interviews. ..beo 128 ACADEMICS The Traveler commemorates 100 years of serving UA students BY STACY RYBURN Celebrating the centennial of a newspaper does not happen very often - in fact, it only comes around every 100 years - but when it does come around, the excitement not only spreads from the staff to the readers, but to its alumni, friends and future journalists. And if it is the University of Arkansas ' student newspaper, well, it spreads like Hog fever. It was definitely an honor to bring about the centennial edition, said Jose Lopez, editor of The Arkansas Traveler. It was worth it, very rewarding. Traveler members past and present con¬ vened to rekindle fond memories, relate to one another and look toward the future of the stu¬ dent paper. The festivities included a reunion at the alumni house, a dinner and a reception at the Traveler ' s office and the journalism de¬ partment, where several issues were posted to showcase the paper ' s evolution. Skip Rutherford, dean of the Clinton School of Public Service, attended the recep¬ tion and traced his steps back from being a dean to being a writer for the paper through¬ out his college years. The connections I made through work¬ ing at the Traveler have been very important in career development, Rutherford said. I felt prepared after graduation. Also among the activities was the un¬ veiling of Ink In My Blood, a documentary chronicling the first 100 years of the student paper. The film was created by a team of grad¬ uate students, including Traveler staff writer Nathan Crowder. Aside from the celebrations also came the centennial issue of the paper itself, which featured archaic font types, news articles and photos from years past and an extra section commemorating the issue. Clover Birdsell, deputy managing editor, lamented a few changes to the publication. We used to be in the middle of campus, Birdsell said, referring to the paper ' s Hill Hall days before the building burned down. Now we ' re stuck under an old building in the base¬ ment. However, Birdsell and the rest of the staff triumph in the face of adversary. I don ' t think it ' s too bad, she said. We ' re trying real hard. Ration...page layout...checking facts...newsroom. TRAVELER CENTENNIAL 129 Lady’Back in-fielder Brandy Baze fields the ball against Ken¬ tucky. A member of the lacrosse club sport team plays in their first game against Oklahoma. PHOTOS BY VANCE GREEN AND ERIKA SIMMONS The sound of thousands calling the Hogs at any sporting event never failed to incite Razorback spirit among the fans or raise the adrenaline of every athlete. Sporting events were not just a game. For the fans, it was the ultimate spirit showcase. For student-athletes, they were a way of life. 131 Fayetteville, £ Jt!l2- The season opener against the USC Tro- went on jans was the first in Fayetteville and the crowd of 76,564 scream¬ ing fans was the largest in school history. With some questions surrounding the quarterback posi¬ tion, and playmaker Darren McFadden recovering from a dis¬ located toe, Arkansas was in for a rough night. Five turnovers throughout the night gave USC the opportunities they needed to capitalize. In the first half the Trojans scored three field goals, recovered a fumble by Felix Jones for a touchdown and were up 16-7 at halftime. The third quarter held more bad news for the Hogs, as USC 132 ATHLETICS an extended touchdown drive, moving 80 yards in plays and scoring once again. Arkansas strained to keep Ll P with McFadden carrying the ball nine times for 42 yards, a Robert Johnson completing seven consecutive passes and Bvr ishing with a touchdown. But the Hogs struggled to control tl ball against a tough USC defense. In the fourth quarter, freshman quarterback Mitch MusD completed a four-yard run for a touchdown on the first p° sion of his career. But Arkansas was still defeated, with a sco of 50-14. The loss was the first time in Houston Nutt ' s nine y term that the Hogs lost a season opener. BY MEGAN GARh Ilf mTZ V|H W y fi? m- l 11 ' i JNG f i r ■ 1 0 w J K 1 ILLA i the 2002 season whci Qshville, Tenn., Sept. 16 - The Razorbacks did well in ' lr lr st away game of the season, bringing home a vic- tor y against Vanderbilt. Mitch Mustain threw for 224 yards and three touch- Wns ' first for an Arkansas quarterback since the season. Records were also set by Marcus Monk, who nded the day with five receptions for 119 yards, a career- gh for yardage in a game. Monk had a least one recep- °n in every game of his career. The Commodores scored the first touchdown and k to Arkansas ' rushing attack, holding on to the f°r more than 32 minutes and containing the Hogs 1 0 yards on 39 attempts. Vanderbilt even managed hold back Darren McFadden to 19 runs for 71 yards, a after he ran 72 yards in just one run. Bot the Commodores also botched a kick attempt and misspH va a pass on a two-point conversion early in the rt h quarter that could have tied the game. The m issed conversion was the final blow for Vander- ru shing Mnd 7 anc Razorbacks secured their 21-19 win. While it y not have been an impressive game as far as points or b yards go, the Hogs were glad to secure their first if and ID n a winning streak. BY MEGAN GARNER Opposite page: A Ra- zorback player takes down one of the USC Trojans. Despite their efforts, the Hogs fell to the Trojans with a dismal score of 50-14. PHOTO BY DARREN MCNEILL Top left: Felix The Cat Jones makes a run against the Utah State Aggies. Mitch Mustain pre¬ pares to pass in his first time starting as an Arkansas Razor- back. PHOTOS BY DARREN MCNEILL Above: Head coach Houston Nutt gives the credit to the fans as he celebrates a victory over Van¬ derbilt. Nutt led the student section in singing the Arkansas Fight song. PHOTO BY GRACE RILEY RAZORBACK FOOTBALL 133 hj Fayetteville, Sept. 23 - After times and an agonizing back and forth lead, Mitch M 11 - tain threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Ben Cleveland and Jeremy Davis made the extra point, securing a Arkansas victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide. I ' m really proud of our team, Houston Nutt said 24-23 really appreciate the courage and guts our guys shoW The win came right after Alabama had pulled ah eaL with a one-yard touchdown pass. But they missed the e tra point, on a day of many bad kicks for the Crimson Tid They had already missed a 33-yard field goal attempt 30-yard attempt and a 37-yard atte l that would have secured their viet° r in the first overtime. This game showed that yon i not take anything for granted, cus Monk said. Anybody can win any given Saturday. The day was a tough one, Mustain throwing three intercep 1 t o and Davis missing the extra p° nt Arkansas ' first touchdown of the da) but after an epic battle the Hogs emerged victorious- Fayetteville, Oct. 14- Homecoming was a memorable game for all Razorback fans and players, and for Houston Nutt, who celebrated his 49th birthday. But the day was especially memorable for Keith Jackson Jr. The 296-pound senior made the first interception in the second quarter of the matchup against the Redhawks, and then ran 69 yards for a touchdown. He made a good interception, Houston Nutt said. I thought we might have to give him oxygen when he got back to the sidelines, but I am very proud of him. Darren McFadden set the tone for the game, with two rushing touchdowns. He finished the day with 71 yards °n only six attempts. Other Razorbacks also played well against the South¬ east Missouri State Redhawks, such as Michael Smith, w ho scored his first career touchdown with a 10-yard run. The Hogs also managed to finally win the turnover battle, forcing three turnovers. Robert Johnson got a cheer from the fans as he caught a 22-yard pass from Casey Dick late in the third quarter, his first catch of the season and first at wide receiver. By the fourth quarter, Arkansas had secured its most lopsided victory since 1974, with a final score of 63-7, con¬ tinuing their five game winning streak. BY MEGAN GAR- REDHAWKS 7 RAZORBACK FOOTBALL REBELS fM !V iv. Fayetteville, Oct. 21 - In the game that decided if the Hogs were bowl eligible, Felix Jones ' 100-yard kickoff re¬ turn for a touchdown to open the game was the second of his career and kick-started the Hogs to their sixth straight win. It was a good game. It was a good victory. I was worried about special teams but they did a good job. The kickoff return set the tone for the game, Houston Nutt said. | mm am After the return, the Razorback defense forced three-and-out and the Hogs went up 14-0 after Darren McFadden ' s four-yard run and a 15-yard reception from starting quarterback Mitch Mustain. On the touchdown, McFadden lined up as the quarterback, took the snap and ran up the middle for the score. The Arkansas defense held Ole Miss scoreless in the first quarter and allowed just one touchdown in its last nine quarters. Peyton Hillis ' one-yard touchdown in the second quarter was his first of the season and bumped the score to 21-0. In the third quarter, Arkansas pushed the lead to 28-3 when Mustain hit McFadden on the left and he ran 70 yards down the sideline. For the game, Arkansas had 346 yards of offense, including 141 rushing and 205 pass¬ ing. BY CAROLYN FINNIE Little Rock, Oct. 28 - Though the energy was high inside War Memorial Stadium, it looked like the Warhawks would prove to be tough contender in the first play. Yet after a few special teams mistakes by the Warhawks, they set a pace for the No. 13 Razorbacks who as a team posted a victory and kept the 20-1 record in Little Rock under Houston Nutt. Our defense played well after the first drive, Nutt said. We kept them out of the end zone, but we still have to improve. We played good enough, but we realize there are still things we have to improve on. On the first series of the second half, Darren McFad¬ den carried the ball six times for 51 yards, and pushed the lead to 30-7 on an 18-yard run down the left sideline. He finished the night after the carry, ending the game with 129 ■ m f NA-AAOMPOF Michael Smith scored the final touchdown for Arkan¬ sas on a three-yard run with eight minutes left. Arkansas finished with 428 yards of total offense for the game, get¬ ting 331 yards on 40 rushes. The defense allowed 261 total yards, including 114 on 38 carries, intercepted five passes and recorded nine tackles for loss, led by end Antwain Robinson ' s three for 12 yards. Weston Dacus paced the de¬ fense with 10 tackles, including two sacks for 12 yards. BY CAROLYN FINNIE 136 ATHLETICS Top: Junior wide re¬ ceiver Marcus Monk receives in the sec¬ ond quarter, extend¬ ing his streak to 29 re¬ ceptions, that ranked 12th in the nation. The win over the Reb¬ els made the Razor- backs bowl eligible. Bottom: WARHAWK Michael Grant pulls down Warhawks running- back Calvin Dawson during the fourth quarter in the Hogs’ 44-10 win over ULM. The win kept the 20-1 record of Little Rock games under Hous- PHOTOS BY DARREN ton Nutt. PHOTO BY MCNEILL GRACE RILEY B. jin i . RAZORBACKS 26 BY CAROLYN FINNIE RAZORBACK FOOTBALL D orr 6n r fi°n Q4 F a dd en Of th firstt ouchH the ic k 6 ni 9ht c° wn 22g w ho thr Case y ov 6r V in for lo 0 L S OUth Or? Wln i £ «£ p Hot e thj rive ■? q S£ SOUTH Junior wide receiver Marcus Monk, who has caught a pass in every game of his Razorback career catches a pass for a touchdown against the Volunteers. The Hog linebackers take down LaMarcus Coker before post¬ ing a 31-14 victory. PHOTOS BY TRISTAN EVANS Fayetteville, Nov. 11 - The 76,758 fans in attendance at Razor- back Stadium broke the previous record set in the season opener against USC. With the pressure of the ESPN College Gameday spotlight, the No. 10 Hogs hung in with intensity and heart to keeping the ball eight times for 59 yards and two more scot For the defensive core, Jamaal Anderson recorded 9 o_ 7 e ' sacks - all in the first half - as the Hogs raced out to a a He finished the game with three to give him 10 for the defeat the No. 11 Volunteers. Darren McFadden recorded his sixth 100-yard rushing game of the season, his third straight, with 181 yards and two touch¬ downs. He also rushed for 128 yards in the first half against the Vols and accounted for three touchdowns - two rushing and one passing. McFadden lined up at quarterback for 14 snaps against Tennessee and the Razorbacks gained 121 yards on the the fifth-most in school history. ' We knew we might be able to rattle a new q lia coming into a hostile environment with our defensive p reS defensive end Jamaal Anderson said. I had a certain I thought would work and it worked once so I kept using rb a stf th it an- att ir ITIOW fl was able to get multiple sacks. Our team tried not to p a Y tion to the national spotlight that was on us this week and plays with McFadden throwing his 12-yard touchdown pass and it like any other game. BY CAROLYN FINNIE 138 ATHLETICS Little Rock, Nov. 24 - The Golden Boot went to LSU for the fourth straight season after th e loss in Little Rock Was Arkansas ' first since the opening game against USC. Though the No. 5 Razorbacks hoped to capture the Boot an d sweep to the BCS national championship, they fell s hort to the No. 9 Tigers ' strong defense. Arkansas had W ° n 10 straight until the game and showed intensity early, driving 80 yards in two minutes and taking a 6-0 lead on cFadden ' s one-yard run. But Jeremy Davis missed the extra point, and the Ti- § ers went ahead later in the quarter on a 29-yard scoring 11,11 ar d LSU never looked back. Our defense got really tired but they showed a lot courage and determination, Houston Nutt said. That first extra point miss really messed us up. You can ' t miss extra Points. It messed up our rhythm because then we fi a d to think about going for two. That is hard to come by a 8 a inst the number one defense in the country. Arkansas ' wildcat formation netted 133 yards on 16 pla ys, with 449 yards on 52 plays for the whole season. e fi x Jones and Darren McFadden became the first two Un ning backs to go for 100 yards against the Tigers since against Alabama. LSU had not allowed a single 100- yard rus her this season. BY CAROLYN FINNIE TIGERS Keith Jackson tries to get past two line¬ men to tackle the Bulldogs’ ball carrier. Marcus Monk, who averaged 20-yards on his receptions for the game, battles an MSU defensive back midair for a pass. PHOTOS BY GRACE RILEY Felix Jones runs past two Tigers in the second quarter. The Razorbacks fell to 20-2 at Little Rock ' s War Memorial Sta¬ dium under coach Houston Nutt - the other loss was in 2004 to LSU. PHOTO BY GRACE RILEY RAZORBACK FOOTBALL 139 GATORS 38 Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 2 ■ IP s certainly didn ' t make it easy on the Gators, rallying from a 17-0 deficit after being held without a touchdown in their first two appearances in the SEC title game. The Razorbacks got on the board just before halftime when Casey Dick threw a 48-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Monk. In the third period, they came up with two interceptions against Florida ' s senior quarterback Chris Leak - the first to set up a touchdown, the second returned 40 yards for a score by defensive end Antwain Robinson. After Arkansas pulled ahead at 21-17, Florida reclaimed the game when Reggie Fish made an error on a punt return. Florida shut down Arkansas ' running game, limiting Heisman Trophy-contender McFadden to 73 yards on 21 carries - 50 yards below his season average. It was a well fought game. We came in and started out kind of slow, but the second half we came out there, we produced, we got up, had the mo¬ mentum, Jamaal Anderson said. Just one play right there changed the mo¬ mentum around and got to them, and it was hard for us to get it back. Just a couple mistakes here and there would have changed the outcome of the game 140 ATHLETICS BADGERS 17 Orlando, Fla., Jan. 1 - The Razorbacks couldn ' t over¬ come a stopped running game and quarterback Casey Dick under constant pressure from the Badgers ' tight de¬ fense. Wisconsin had won 12 games in their season and held a nine-game winning streak, although this was their first win over a ranked team. The Razorbacks stuck with their plan to start Casey Dick at quarterback and bring in Mitch Mustain for the third series. That was Mustain ' s only appearance of the first half, although he returned for a bit in the second. Dick went 9-of-21 for 98 yards with an interception. Mustain Was 5-of-l0 for 41 yards with an interception. Felix Jones ' 76-yard touchdown run in the quarter was the longest by a Razorback in a howl game. He rushed for a career-high 150 yards on 14 carries. Darren McFadden ' s 45-yard r un gave the Razorbacks the ball inside the Wis¬ consin 10 on the game ' s first series, but Arkan¬ sas couldn ' t get any points when Jeremy Davis m issed a 30-yard field goal. Senior defensive tackle Keith Jackson Sr., recorded his second interception of the season cln d junior Robert Johnson caught a career high four passes for 46 yards against Wisconsin. Marcus Monk -yardjreception in the third quarter extending JLlftVirlyiE Left page: Antwain Robinson runs back an interception for a touchdown against the Gators. A Florida player is tackled by Darren McFadden after a pass intended for McFadden from Casey Dick was inter¬ cepted. PHOTOS BY CHRIS BRYAN Darius Vinnett blocks Ken DeBauche as he attempts to punt the ball, though De¬ Bauche managed to recover the loose ball and throw for a first down to an ineli¬ gible receiver. Punter Jacob Skinner per¬ forms his pre-kick ritu¬ al. PHOTOS BY CHRIS BRYAN CONTROVERSY POSTSEASON MATCH-UPS 141 ' ’SJT- 15 touchdowns number five , , 265 carries l ,647 rushing yards heisman final ' s DARREN MCFADDEN BY MEGAN GARNER There are four tiny bones in the big toe. It contains a mere fraction of the 206 bones in the human body, and is a seem¬ ingly minor appendage. But it was Darren McFadden ' s big toe that almost kept him from possibly the most amazing season of his college football career. Born August 27, 1987, McFadden seemed destined for football success since his high school years. While playing at Oak Grove high school in North Little Rock, McFadden was named a Parade Magazine All-American and was named the Arkan¬ sas High School Player of the Year by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. While he was recruited by a host of other schools, from Tennessee and Alabama to Auburn and Ne¬ braska, the only campus visit he made was to the UA. We were fortunate, head coach Houston Nutt said. He wanted to be a Razorback. McFadden ' s freshman sea¬ son as a Razorback was a pro¬ lific one, in which he rushed for 1,113 yards and 11 touch¬ downs on 176 attempts. He became the first Razorback to reach 1,000 yards as a freshman. He was slowly being shaped into the breakout player he was soon to become, making a place for himself as the number one running back on the Razorback depth chart. Bu t on July 29, McFadd en a 1 most lost e v- erything he had worked so hard to achieve when his toe connected with the pavement. I looked down and saw bone, McFadden said in a story for the Dallas Morning News. I was like, ' man, 1 messed up. After surgery on his toe, it was un¬ known whether he would ever be able to play football again. McFadden was still recovering as the Hogs prepared for their season opener against USC, who had demolished Arkan¬ sas with a score of 17-70 the year before. No one expected McFadden to even set foot on the field. But not only did he start, but he also finished with nine carries for 42 yards and caught two passes. Things only went up from there, with McFadden shattering scores of school re¬ cords, rushing for a record 1,647 yards, scor¬ ing 15 touchdowns and throwing for three more touchdowns on just seven passing attempts. He led the Hogs to ten straight wins, the SEC Western Division Champion¬ ship and a bowl game. In what was easily his biggest acknowledgement throughout the year, McFadden placed second for the Heisman Trophy, and is now a leading con¬ tender in the 2007 race. He also became the first sophomore to win the Doak Walker Award, given annually to the nation ' s top running back. And with talent like his, and a fully-healed big toe, there is nothing to stop him from continuing his streak of suc¬ cess. If he keeps going where he ' s going with his character, Nutt said, and making good decisions and keep training the way he trains, he can do anything he wants to do. He can go to the top. I darren mcfadden 143 144 ATHLETICS 28 i ;easons mvi orbacks BY MEGAN GARNER r kan s aZ ° r ac ans can imagine an •arr,.. S 83me with °ut Paul Eells ' famil- ;ar sas! m Y ' and ' Touchdown Ar- cal ls of oh mv i as! Lfe vvaQ 4-u voice, said Houston v °ice fu °°tball coach. He was the e that rpr levrv L 1 Rented the state. He was 0 ° ' 7 ' theRa 20rbacks , Un Monrl V as sl I ay ' ul y 31, 2006, that voice Uer Ced fr, lfl a hea d ever ' as Paul Eells died ' Vas 7n 0 Cod ' s ' on on Interstate 40. He year s old. Eells Li -ittl e j o aS return ing to his home ir brity a er P art icipating in a ce Was tOUrnament Fayetteville Cr °ssed th ar USse y iP e when his cai tbn,, L median a nd collided in th( ° u nd lan ° her e Wlt b another vehicle. The S ° kilioj J burton of Dover, Eel, ' s r heaCCldent ?0rb ack S Se f rVed 35 the Voice of the Ra S E°rts dj r ° r seasons and was th tor °f KATV in Little Roc wa for nearly three decades. A native of West Branch, Iowa, Eells moved to Arkansas and joined KATV in 1978. Throughout his career, Eells was named Arkansas Sports- caster of the Year 11 times, was honored several times with an Associated Press award for best sports play-by-play and was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. His death stunned the players, stu¬ dents and fans, who had come to know and love Eells during his years as sports- caster. I couldn ' t believe it, UA graduate Justin Tarkington said. He was such a great person. I cannot imagine hearing someone else ' s voice announce an Arkan¬ sas touchdown. His loss also greatly affected the coaches and athletic staff, who had worked closely with the sports legend for many years. Paul Eells, to me, is the ultimate pro¬ fessional, just the perfect person, Nutt said. I have never known anyone who did not like Paul Eells. I don ' t think you say on this earth too many times about a person that no one disliked him. And it wasn ' t just football for Eells. He helped cheer on the Hogs on the bas¬ ketball court as well. Our basketball program is deeply saddened with the loss of Paul Eells, said Stan Heath, head basketball coach. Paul was one of the first people to welcome me into the Razorback family and his style of interviewing always made me feel com¬ fortable. His personality never wavered. He was warm and friendly after a win, and he was warm and friendly after a loss. Eells left a lasting impression on the state of Arkansas, and as one fan said, Although we won ' t be hearing ' Touch¬ down Arkansas ' this season, they will hear plenty of it high above. PAUL EELLS 145 _ , - I© ards anaaement The football game may just four hours on any given Satuf ' on from divots to depressions, not« the players take a beating, the Stadium field had as well. Immediately following the g a 0 of athletic turf management crew 10, including six students, survey® lOf 1 damage. The six students were S F jii management majors given a jumt the li put their turf knowledge on learned how to use all the equip $ practiced on the practice football ( eL BY CAROLYN FINNIE an extension of the classroom. _ After a game, they began 146 ATHLETICS Opposite page: Ju¬ nior outdoor recre¬ ation major Dylan Edwards and Zanas Ivy carry the number two stencil to place on the field before spray-painting. All mowing, painting and fertilizing equip¬ ment was stored in the south end zone. PHOTOS BY TRISTAN EVANS Left to right: Athletic equipmentsupervisor Lance Leder pushes along the spray paint machine. The spe¬ cial formulated paint was environmentally friendly and biode- gradeable. Edwards and Ivy work together to prepare the field for the Satur¬ day football game. rem °ving cli . k fore a f P P ln 8 s and stomping ant r Wee °f preparation. Si ase d b e anC ert izin g Livj s - U a grass ' w hich most 1 ,s:;r sEcscho ° isused . cUi aS on day, the crew s aun tinj Dai . .. ai n . 6 P ain ting process wil ari gul ar d . mtter llnes tha t give the Ste P was lmenSi ° n of the field - Th 0v d b e very five yarc Shells w e en 2ones Large w hi ham aZor ac Ls and the opp the n e The neXt Step of the P hers and hash marks, u done on Wednesday. And Thursday, the final touches were painted - the two red and white Razorbacks in the middle of the field. The complete painting cycle had to be finished by Thursday in preparation for the team walk-throughs on Friday to help the visiting team get acclimated to the stadium. All this, of course, weather permit¬ ting. Probably the hardest part of the whole job is what type of weather can play out, said Jerry Pufall, the associate athletic director for facilities. The crew watched the weather reli¬ giously to prevent a brown field. It wasn ' t uncommon to turn on the field lights and paint into the evening, or if a cold spell was predicted, they turned on the water canons at 2 a.m. to prevent the field from freezing. One of the things we pride ourselves on is that since 2001, when Pat [Berger, sports turf director] got here, we have never dyed the field like a lot of schools, Pufall said. He noted that most people can ' t fath¬ om the dedication involved in managing a real grass field. It ' s a real testimony to us and the students, everyone involved, Pufall said. PAINTING THE FIELD 147 320 members . one award 42 instrurnents Performing 130 years 3 Drum Majors BY PRECIOUS TEMPLE The Razorback Marching Band was known around the UA campus for their enthusiastic performances during pep ral¬ lies as well as many sporting events and their hard work and dedication paid off when they were awarded the 2006 Sudler Trophy, the Heisman Trophy for march¬ ing bands. The John Philip Sousa Foundation awarded the Razorback Marching Band the nation ' s highest and most coveted award for college and university march¬ ing bands. The Sudler Trophy was presented by Robert C. Fleming, a board member from the Sousa Foundation, during halftime of the Arkansas-Alabama game in Fayetteville. This trophy was awarded to march¬ ing bands recognizing excellence in in¬ novative marching routines and advanced performance standards for all marching bands. This honor goes to all of the Uni¬ versity of Arkansas ' band directors and everyone who has ever been a member of the Razorback Marching Band, said Timothy Gunter, director of the athletic bands. It is an achievement that every person who has ever participated in the Razorback Band should take pride in, be¬ cause each one helped to make this hap¬ pen for us. Through the years, the Razorback Marching Band performed at various functions including the Cotton Bowl, Dis¬ ney World, Mardi Gras, and even at the unveiling of the newly renovated Statue of Liberty. They had been playing for over they a 100 years, and were esteemed that had been chosen for such an honor. This award raised their self-este eiri fiV Gunter said. It helped justify the • ,nres ent hours of hard work they give to r e F the University of Arkansas through the fall each year. The Sudler Trophy award recogr and encouraged excellence in coll bands. The founders, Louis and Vifg in 3 U r Sudler, believed that the American ing band had the ability to reach cou people through sight and sound th The bronze trophy remained a UA for one year, and was placed on play in the new entryway of Lewis ley, Jr. Hall. Gunter planned to p ufC for V ea an identical replica to showcase to come. 148 ATHLETICS RAZORBACK MARCHING BAND 149 150 ATHLETICS Opposite page top right: During the half¬ time performance the UA Drumline marches eagerly out onto the field. The UA Drumline consisted of 45 percussionists from a diverse array of majors. The 2006 Lineup included nine snares, four tenors, 11 front ensemble, six basses, and six cym¬ bals. Opposite page bot¬ tom: Anxious to be¬ gin the day’s per¬ formance, UA Band members wait pa¬ tiently for their grand entrance. The band had been perform¬ ing for 130 years, and consisted of more than 300 members. With enthusiastic cheers, the UA drum majors lead the Ra- zorback Marching Band around the track prior to the start of the game. As a tradition before every home game the Razorback band paraded around the track before forming fhe signature “A” on the field. RAZORBACK MARCHING BAND 151 Iftimes one countless 5 mascots 71 ,CXJ0 screaming fans SPIRIT groups BY STACY RYBURN It ' s not hard to imagine so e that star makes it to the sideline than the field, cheering for the tearT For Brandon Hammonds, h 5 . 5 prowess brought him along the 5 holding a megaphone and inside red hog suit. I was a ball player, he said . 0 to his high school days. When I b college I had to adjust to it. Hammonds served as capt ain ve $ men ' s cheer squad and filled the of one of the Razorback mascots 152 ATHLETICS m Pant dun But s P or n 8 events. m any amm °nds was just one o s Pirit r mer at etes to be a part o tor Ip ram this year. Spirit Coon jea n Kt ' i r aierub 91 Sa most °f the a Blet es Sp r sc l ua ds were fo j st as 8ymnasts an d they prac P as he athletic teams, ne n thin pers °n can mess the v 8 Up if s aid e y ar en ' t ready to go ' Th’ A ' s j Vt ' a 1 rr ' £ ' rked the first tim tea % Clleer squads and two d e h ' s ,„ ° Vered both men ' s and v athl 1 nicllb c Cs ' Although there wa ground to cover, the workload remained the same to each cheer squad member by dividing the squads to cover the events, Hammonds said. Although being a part of the cheer squad involved a lot of travel and train¬ ing, Hammonds said his teachers were lenient. I just enjoy being around people that share the same interests as I do, and get¬ ting a lot of free stuff ' Hammonds said. The traditional stigma against male cheerleading has waned. Nail said, par¬ tially because male members of spirit squads aren ' t expected to do as many stunts. Limitations set by the American College Cheerleaders Association have restricted routines, Nail said. It limits the talent we have, especial¬ ly for basketball, Nail said. Higher restrictions are placed on the basketball court because of its hardwood flooring. Nail said. Academics and the teams were the main priorities of UA spirit groups. Nail said, and little emphasis was placed on the competitions. Although they rarely competed them¬ selves, spirit groups always cheered for the Hogs on the court and the field. SPIRIT SQUADS 153 Previous page: Ra- zorback spirit squads enter Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium and are greeted by a stadium full of 71,000 scream¬ ing Razorback fans. Before each game, fhe spirit squads, ac¬ companied by Tusk, paraded around the football field. Top: Members of the Razorback Major¬ ettes march onto the field before a home game. The major¬ ettes performed during the games with the Razorback Marching Band. Right: Two members of the Cheer Red squad call the Hogs before a game. PHO¬ TOS BY DARREN MC¬ NEILL 154 ATHLETICS Clockwise: Boss Hog entertains the crowd at a Razorback foot¬ ball game. A member of the Pom Red squad per¬ form for a crowd at the Donald W. Reyn¬ olds Razorback Sta¬ dium during halftime at a football game. The squad also per¬ formed at basketball games and pep ral¬ lies. Members of the Cheer White squad perform during half¬ time. The squad led the fans in cheers at all home games and Little Rock games. SPIRIT SQUADS 155 CHEER Red First row L to R: Big Red-John Marc Schellenberger; Second row: Jenna Waselues, Ki Matlock, Kelly Wil¬ liams, Carmen Garrett, Brooke Plack, Laura Herron, Lara Upshaw; Third row: Will Acridge, Dimitre Dimitrov, Chris Carney, Brian Bridges, Brandon Hammonds, Tyler McMahan, Brian Williams POM Red First row L to R: Natalie Aydelott, Casey White, T ra Gartman, Sue E.-Stacy Anderson, Natalie Feldm an ' Amanda Jones, Lauren Quick; Second row: K irTT Nottenkamper, Laura Cole, Megan DeVries, Broo Palmer, Lauren Edwards, Janella Young CHEER White First row L to R: Pork Chop-Kara Lace Miller; Sec¬ ond row: Heather Ikenouye, Katie Clements, Jessica Winberry, Devin Van Patter, Julie Wiedower, Rachel Ragsdale, Sarah Beavers, Hannah Jordan, Maeve Kamerman, Brittni Stephens; Third row: Robert Rorie, Houston Hart, Justin Goodwin, Loren Kaylor, Zach Walch, Kyle Elkins, Jake Patton, Matt Gris¬ wold, Chris Opheim, Michael Braswell POM White First row L to R: Erin Riley, Kristin Huber, Smithson, Rachael Smith, Erika Schiff, Olivi a | man; Second row: Amber Wesson, Christine Lauren Rodkin, Mary Katherine Bentley, Pope, Kathryn Fiser, Carolina Ferreira, Emily 156 ATHLETICS MASCOTS ' r st row L to R: Big Red-John Marc Schnellenberger, oss H og- Jeremy Hayes, Pork Chop- Kara Lace Miller, Sue E.- Stacy Anderson FEATURE Twirler Ashley Pedersen majorettes Pir Sky r ? Bto Ashley Pedersen, Meagan Abell, Schwa , etca ' Holly Abell; Second row: Rachael Ston t Llndse y ee leather Holcomb, Jennifer Tar a b Bradd y ; Third row: Rebecca Gehring, e Echols, Ashton Holland, Kristen Privett COLOR Guard First row L to R: Rachel Runyan, Christina Pope, Lauren Schook, Amanda Lau, Rebekah Prince, Vesta Luttrull, Allison Huckabee, Caryn Murray, Andrew Tweedy; Second row: Patrick Wright, Brittany Car- oil, Mikal Hulstine, Lauren Bryant, Jordan Carbary, Sarah Penn, Colleen Murray, Brittany Spurlock; Third row: Andrea Broshears, Suzanna Ownbey, Lauren Hopkins, Jennifer Bartlett, Sarah Scott, Tracy Hall, Geneva Quinn; Fourth row: Ambre Cato, Rio- arce Gonzales, Avery Cato, Dana Williams SPIRIT SQUADS 157 ItN VIUIUKItb 7 consecutive wins 100 yards between them end oneaoai SOCCE BYSHAUNA VO After returning from one or est seasons the Lady ' Back socce ever encountered in the fall of 200 ing four starting team member 5 this season had a successful with 10 new members. With the new recruits and the eastern Conference stepping up 11 competition, the Lady ' Backs had firsts cessful season, ending with the 1 jO ning record since the 1996 sea 501 Q wins were the third largest total u is rec° r uti the best start in school history history. They broke numerous eluding having seven consecuth i —U 158 ATHLETICS of study that she has been through for four years and have straight A ' s, enough said, head coach Gordon Henderson said. This is well deserved. Allison is the very definition of student-athlete and represents everything that the SEC and NCAA stand for. She is an integral part of our soccer team that prioritizes its educa¬ tion and we are very proud of our team GPA of 3.51 last semester. To be eligible for the ESPN Magazine ' s Academic All-American program, stu¬ dent athletes must earn a 3.20 GPA and be a significant contributor on the field. Three more Lady ' backs received hon¬ Pr 0 , ranked for the first time in the s l-year history. u r bi ggest accomplishment was Auburn, said Allison Harris, Razorback soccer member. ’ e y w er „ ° ne ° be tou ghest teams in IL Hat returned enthusiastic for her Os aS ° n a Rer having to sit out the S ° n because of a knee surgery. Uarned ESPN Magazine ' s third- erican be College Sports v l0n directors of America for the 5 ar lri a row. trough the challenging course ors by the SEC. Senior forward Christina Burger was named second-team all-con¬ ference, Kim Schleif was the first in Lady Razorback history to earn a spot on the all-freshman team and senior Carrie Dill- saver was given Good Works Team hon¬ ors. The season wrapped up with the Lady ' Backs clinching 12 wins and suffer¬ ing seven losses with two ties. The young team was proud of their success and was eager to continue playing together. It is clearly another sign that our pro¬ gram is heading in the right direction, Henderson said. —IM m LADY’BACK SOCCER 159 Above, left: Sopho¬ more Lindsay Patter¬ son makes a header against Liberty dur¬ ing the Sept. 3 game. The Lady’Backs de¬ feated the Lady Flames with a score of 3-1. PHOTO COUR¬ TESY OF LADY ' BACK COMMUNICATIONS Above, right: Fresh¬ man Kat Moffett traps the ball against Alabama. The Lady’Backs secured a 5-0 victory over the Crimson Tide after senior Christina Burg¬ er scored twice and Lindsay Patterson scored in the sixth minute of the game. PHOTO COURTESY OF LADY ' BACK COMMU¬ NICATIONS 160 ATHLETICS ' ■©ft; Th bQ ' He l Lad y ' Backs r ' th ' he r v the baN C° rrini odoS’ nClerbilt ° 0 - s - The t 0 6s Put an s atch nSQs ' sev - ■ re ak rt „. w ' nning o V ' Backf 0 ' 1 9 the ® r W k n d °uble a score ,En m c h n °;s� ar- Freshman Somadelis Above: Katie _ takes the ball down the field during the Sept. 24 game against Vanderbilt. The match was the Lady’Backs first SEC loss of the season. PHOTO BY DARREN MCNEILL Previous Page: The Lady’Back soccer team calls the Hogs after their 3-1 victory over the Liberty Lady Flames. Senior Chris¬ tina Burger made the game-winning score in the Sept. 3 match up. PHOTO COURTESY OF LADY’BACK COM¬ MUNICATIONS LADY’BACK SOCCER 161 newcomers 10 kilometers final no.3 national ranking CROSS COUNTRY BY JEFF HOBSON ArKansas cross cuum . RaZ° r mous with success. Each year, x backs fielded teams that could an ly did capture the national titles, a was no exception. The team was win the SEC title and was ranke in the nation at the start of the se At the first meet, the Razorba peted in their own backyard a kansas Invitational and came o e , nre whei 1 1 earning a perfect team sco Hog harriers finished the race tog Although the start of the se chJ hn something to be proud of, c ° a e j Donnell realized it might not be dication of what his team was n 162 ATHLETICS u ter the Ra- , ' n e w i n in Fayet dir ect - iook another step Vv ° ri the i nat ional title whe Ut a s the s 1SS ° Uri Sout hern Star COrr Petif 6 S6aSOn P ro 8 re ssed, so c r cl tion tk r- ; 1 cedi heoki eld the Razo 1r rriore f ° loma State Jambor idable as the Hogs sc ‘°Ust 0na ? ' Ukesof Kansas State 6Vent in the ° klahoma State but w Cons ec U ti, ° r end §ivin 8 them thei Wit h th arnboree tife. P ° Seda ne v ° ne t meet the com P 1(} k race as the Chile Pe PP er p 6y faced SEC rival A1 and powerhouses UTEP and Abilene Christian, all ranked in the top 25. The team came up with a second place team finish. Although Peter Kosgei looked to help the Hogs pass UTEP, the team came up short. Two weeks later, the Hogs looked to capture their 16th consecutive SEC Title, and 33rd conference title under Coach McDonnell. At the SEC Championship, the Razorbacks finished well ahead of sec¬ ond place finisher Florida by a margin of 52 points between the two teams. We all had a plan, Seth Summerside said. My plan was to hang back and let them come to me. It turned out the way we wanted it to. Thankfully, everyone ran well and we kept the tradition alive. All that was left to accomplish then was the grand prize, their 12th NCAA Title. After taking first place in the NCAA South Central Regionals, the Hogs would fall short of this task tying for fifth with Oregon. While the championship did not end as they might have hoped, the season was far from a failure. Ending up with five first place finishes and coming away with their 24th top five finish in the NCAA Champi¬ onship, the 2006 cross country campaign was one that offered seniors the chance to leave as winners. RAZORBACK CROSS COUNTRY 163 SCOREBOARD o w N O CD CD N O CD CD ff. ro CL CJ1 r-t y 2 ET! -t CD FT CD C 13 C CD -i sd CD cn sr 2 fD cd ' —I CD 7c ft) o n — 6) 3 T5 z n o 3 CD n ro 3 r-f H 3 - rt erg o ' o Previous page: The Razorbacks take off at the 18th annual Chile Pepper Festi¬ val 10k race in Fay¬ etteville. A second- place finish by Peter Kosgei couldn ' t put the team to the top as the Razorbacks fell to second place. 164 ATHLETICS PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION Senior Peter Kosgei leads the pack at the SEC Champion¬ ships. Kosgei had a third-place finish and the team won its 16th SEC and 33rd confer¬ ence cross country title when they fin¬ ished the 8k race in first place. Freshman Scott MacPherson made his NCAA Cross Country Champion¬ sh ip debut at the race in Terre Haute, Ind. He earned his first career All-Amer¬ ica honor and was the fifth SEC runner to cross the finish line. RAZORBACK CROSS COUNTRY 165 s seven mee 11 SEC championships 14 South Central Regional Crowns . . . _ finish line ROSS COUNTRY BY MEGAN GARNER AND COURTNEY CAMPBELL of With the team ' s four seniors g ra ing the previous year, the women g Lady ' Back cross country team h a big shoes to fill in the 2006 season ever, head coach Lance Harter wa ' dent in the young team ' s expel ien dominated by ' Now we are mores and juniors, but each has which sh ° Haft er pa ted in numerous events make us a formidable team at the beginning of the season. e, And a formidable team they racking up six first-place finishe their seven meets. The season sL with the Fayetteville Invitation 166 ATHLETICS pn °mor e rh • • Lady ' B ac nstlne Kalmer led the ne xt w , S t0 3 P erf ect score of 15. The Week th 2or acks d 6 ‘S th-ranked Lady Ra- InvibH minate d the field at the Aztec atl °nal w , s havv 7 ere res hman Brooke Up- ari the 5 non c °mino , ' UU meter course in 17:29, exiling a course n rec ord «, t an§erousl y close to the M set i n 16:50. se t i ' — course rar it y an Olympian whc at1 tipspi 1 sea son continued, with Lady u re 8° n Invitational, where the stret igth 2orbacks scored 35 points or to P 10 finigj-j ' Ve runners among the W, ers. °W, I don ' t think that anyone i: as surprised about this as I am, Harter said after the meet. I am literally over¬ whelmed by what just happened. Arkansas kept up their winning streak at the Chili Pepper Cross Country Festival, easily winning their first Chili Pepper Victory since 2002. Afterwards, the fourth-ranked Lady ' Backs prepared for the SEC Championships in Baton Rouge. Upshaw once again led the way, claiming the individual championship and guiding the team to their 11th SEC title. Her victory made her the first fresh¬ man to take the individual crown since Alabama freshman Becki Wells in 1993. Moving on to the NCAA regionals, the team won a solid victory with a score of 53 points, but more importantly, they secured a spot at the 2006 NCAA Cham¬ pionships. Upshaw was the star again, winning all-American honors and be¬ coming only the third Lady ' Back to do so. Arkansas placed fifth overall, in a victori¬ ous ending to an amazing season. I am very proud of this team, Harter said. We came into this season with the goal of trying to win the SEC and NCAA Regional titles and doing well at the na¬ tional championship. We accomplished all of those goals. LADY’BACK CROSS COUNTRY 167 Tl C ro r-t- —h (D rt —i- i—r o’ o N —r- rt n (—� - 3 o o rS cr; —t- O cj d) a n T O •-t rd o C 3 0 CO m n n o 3 3 O 3 C 3 dr 5 C 3 rt ag o’ 3 J z n CO O dr D o •-1 a z n n dr o 3 r3 o’ 3 c 3 dr h 6’ C 3 Previous page: The Lady ' Backs lead the pack at the Fayette¬ ville Invitational Sept. 8. The Lady’Backs came in first ot three teams competing in the event. PHO¬ TO COURTESY OF LADY’BACK COMMU¬ NICATIONS Above: Sophomore Kelly Vrshek battles for position at the Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival. Ar¬ kansas dominated the field, coming in first out of 44 teams. The win was the first Chile Pepper victory since 2002. PHOTO BY DARREN MCNEILL opposite P� 3 ‘ £ 5 . maintains sP pp e ing the Chile Festival. ?nced n i 168 ATHLETICS Freshman Brooke Up¬ shaw sets the pace at the Chile Pepper Festival. Upshaw was named SEC Athlete of the Year, as well as taking All-American honors at the NCAA meet. PHOTO COUR¬ TESY OF LADY’BACK COMMUNICATIONS Freshman Dani Par¬ ry takes a moment to joke with head coach Lance Harter. Parry was named SEC freshman of the year. PHOTO COUR¬ TESY OF LADY’BACK COMMUNICATIONS LADY ' BACK CROSS COUNTRY 169 L615 kills , One net 303 total blocks 1,719 digs LADY’BACT amnia Nine veterans and four neWCorn e approached the 2006 season ready to to the next level after a solid last se with the program ' s ninth 20-win season just the 12 years of volleyball at the UA The senior class was dedicated to off-season training program to ea volleyball team one step further and 1 routine, chemistry and consistency to re ‘ their goals. The new schedule was t0 challenge with a double-round robin schedule and facing nine NCAA t° lir t nness ' ment teams like powerhouses ion Florida and LSU. 5 with road trips to Kentucky and Ten¬ th an 9 Start recorc But ener en ded in a loss with no play- double-figures and more than 30 unforcpH errors - With the three-game loss, bui °°k ec to re group in Knoxville out ‘ U n trough despite senior Se fitter Denitza Koleva posting a a est hills. The team went on thr L ' match losin S streak finishing 3-7 rnk- rst half of the doubl e-round «hedule. « l«l • • re 8ular Th ad y Razorbacks finished the Season with a 16-12 overall record and a 9.J1 i vacuueiua mar k against a much-improvec SEC schedule. The team looked for a fresh start for the next 10 matches for the second half of the double-round robin schedule, tak¬ ing advantage winning five in a row and finishing with a 6-4 record. Head coach, Chris Poole pulled out 16 wins in 2006, marking the 13th time in 13 seasons that the Lady ' Backs had at least 16 wins. The next step would have been clench¬ ing an NCAA title since the Lady ' Backs had the home-court advantage for the NCAA tournament right at Barnhill Are¬ na. But they fell short in a disappointing four-game loss to Missouri State in the first round as the college careers of three seniors, Amy Allison, Kele Brewer and Koleva ended. The seniors finished as the only class in Arkansas history to reach the NCAA tournament all four seasons, a huge accomplishment for the UA vol¬ leyball program and their coach, Poole, who led them throughout their college careers. This senior class may be one of 10 or 15 in the country who have gone all four years, Poole said. They just found a way to get it done and won some big matches. This is a huge accomplishment for them and I ' m very proud of them. LADY’BACK VOLLEYBALL 171 16-13 overall o 7T o 7T ST 3r o 3 cn CD C3 7s o £ p . a n •- i-t 7T c 0 3 CD a 3 3 CD 7n 0 CD CD — f o 3 a) CD a) 3 £ 2 O 3 CD aj £ i—{ CD CD cn —f- r-t- CD 3 a o a 3 £ r-h 3 O t-t O o’ 3 cn O rr 3 Si- —T I ro n 7T ro CD CD 0 ) a O ro o � - c 2 . 5’ cn n 3 a CD CD CD CD 5‘ CD CD CD CD H- • T5 T5 Previous page: Fresh¬ man middle blocker Destiny Clark and se¬ nior outside hitter De- nitza Koleva go up for a block against Ole Miss. Koleva set per¬ sonal bests in nearly every category this season including 68 total blocks. PHOTOS BY DARREN MCNEILL Above: The team cel¬ ebrates after a lead against the Rebels. Clark set a school re¬ cord for blocks with 18 in the five-game match against Ole Miss. Opposite page, top left: Clark and junior outside hitter Jessica Dorrell go for a block against Georgia. Clark had seven kills in eight attempts for the Lady’Back vic¬ tory. Opposite page, top right: Senior middle blocker Amy Allison attempts to spike the ball against the Bull¬ dogs. Allison com¬ bined with Clark for 18 kills in a dominat¬ ing three-game SEC win over Georgia. Opposite P ijt tom: Junior g0 e AiWey dB 5 for a dig- ,n ,r lected 36 dj ie o d 3h no digs m 172 ATHLETICS LADY ' BACK VOLLEYBALL 173 4 rnmers ht lanes ers FIFTY meters SWIMMINGand DIVING BYSHAUNA VO The Lady ' Back swimming an r thi y team improved tremendously r h as with the most wins the progmm since the 2002-2003 season. Arkansas finished the regul ar 5 ed! so a are d t0 4-4 in dual meets this year comp finishing 5-5 in the 2002-2003 $ eaS Individual improvement was cus of the season for each L aC ty back, coach Jeff Popped said. 0 1, They certainly fulfill turning in 80 individual-best tim 4 having several Lady ' Backs more individual wins. with tW° Of We made some big, big step- thi 5 174 ATHLETICS w - ° m Wh Ver V cr, r 6 We starte d in the fall. I feel u ° nfi dem,K bac k to th ab ° ut being a ble to come ar d be Championships next year the o P e dtive with the other teams e c onf Pro nce ' f Poppell said. c hri£ rt trul y °ne of the most ex¬ es cjnj s ips be Ca ressure “packed champion- ac t th a f 0 be a tmosphere and the e $t ams • e C ° m P e ting a g a inst some oi s go 0c j t country, he continued. COr 0peti n See ° Ur stepping up and 8 a S a inst the best Arka n Sa . - mil gch a S flnishe d the SEC swin Au ' DUr n t 00 Pl0nShi P s n n n th place an 0rne the SEC title. The di ing championships went even better, with the diving team finishing in sixth place. The diving team went on to compete in the NCAA Zone D Diving Meet at the University of Texas, where they turned in impressive individual achievements and gained valuable experience. The freestyle and butterfly special¬ ist for the Lady ' Back swimming team achieved a different type of individual ac¬ complishment which impacted the North¬ west Arkansas community. UA senior Kristen Thibodeaux was named to the 2007 Southeastern Confer¬ ence Swimming and Diving Community Service Team for giving back to the com¬ munity in superior service efforts such as being involved in Champions of Charac¬ ter and Conference of Champions among others. She is a giver and receives great sat¬ isfaction in helping others, Poppell said. She represents a wonderful example for others to follow. Thibodeaux leaves the UA setting the foundation for individual accomplish¬ ments not only in the community but also for individual improvement that could lead to a group success for the Lady ' Back swimming and diving team. LADY’BACK SWIMMING AND DIVING 175 Previous page: Senior Kristen Thibodeaux swims the butter¬ fly during a meet. Thibodeaux was the Lady’Backs’ butterfly specialist, and was named to the SEC Community Service team for her efforts with the Champions of Character. PHO¬ TOS COURTESY OF LADY’BACK COMMU¬ NICATIONS Sophomore Dashya Kimmel swims the backstroke while out¬ running the competi¬ tion at a Lady’Back swim meet. Kim¬ mel was one of the team’s backstroke specialists. 176 ATHLETICS LADY ' BACK SWIMMING AND DIVING 177 Left: Sophomore Summer Jackson takes a dive off the blocks. Jackson took home two wins in the freestyle events in the Jan. 20 match against Drury. Sophomore Madison Palmer takes a dive for the Lady’Backs. Palmer led the way at the SEC Champi¬ onships, placing 13th overall with a score of 196.45. Palmer also scored three individ¬ ual wins during the season. Above: Assistant coach Todd Mann and head coach Jeff Poppell cheer wildly during the Nov. 4 match-up against LSU. The Lady’Backs were defeated with a score of 132 to 168. 12th seed oints total BY STACY RYBURN MALLORY SMITH The Razorback basketball season was full of surprises. No one knew Patrick Beverly was going to explode into one of the best freshmen guards in the nation or that Sonny Weems would develop into such a key player. But it was no surprise that the Razor- backs consistently gave fans an exciting and entertaining 40 minutes of basket¬ ball. After starting the season without three 1,000-point scorers and 70 percent of their offense from the previous season, the Hogs were pleased with their perfor¬ mance. I think if you had told people we would play for the conference champi¬ onship, win the Old Spice Classic, go 4-3 against ranked teams and win 20 games again and be in the NCAA Tournament 178 ATHLETICS again, they would have been happy, head coach Stan Heath said. The team was happy with their per¬ formance as well, and looked to be even more successful in later seasons. As one of only four SEC teams returning to the NCAA Championships in back-to-back years, the team ' s expectations were high. Our future is bright. I look at us like Kansas. They lost in the first round the last two years and now they are one of the top teams in the country, Heath said. Heath was also surprised at the way his team came together throughout the year. I saw the team pull together and win five straight, and fight. We banded to¬ gether and got things accomplished when no one cared about who got the credit, Heath said in a season recap press confer¬ ee. ii t . 0 f all Perhaps the biggest surprise iis season was that Heath would n irn to coach the Razorbacks f° r an ason • h t on On Monday, April 2nd, niversity ' s head coach Dana as named Arkansas ' new head nd surprisingly, by Tuesday, Alt )unced he was heading back to r 1 1. yeai here he had been coaching fo 1 “ Arka nS ■ But by 3 p.m. a week later, gned former South Alabama head hn Pelphrey to stay. 0 e You have to understand, re A I still tu : e my blood has bled blue ant ■ A in a y alma mater, Pelphrey said quent press conference. But to Y ood bleeds Arkansas Razorba , us is a dream jo b for me. Mf ■ m 4 1 1 jfl] la. Steven Hill defends the goal against Mis¬ sissippi State. Hill was known for his de¬ fensive plays. After setting a university record in his sopho¬ more year with 91 rejections, he has proven himself as a key defensive player for the Razorbacks. PHOTO BY DARREN MCNEILL RAZORBACK BASKETBALL 179 00 VI NO VI ON V V ON V V NO on |Nj 1 On N o I— CO h- 4 h- On — ON 4 ON (J1 On J1 on ON 00 ON on On 1 V NO 00 N NO 4 4 ON I— NO V h- Xavie n ’-n o CD O £ r-t- zr CD rf (Z TS o- cn o £ r-r —� Maris i CD § CD CD o § CD CD o n ft) 0 r-h o £ ST S X a CD -S l � -! o. ro 2) rD 3 ro t-1 c 2. 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Ervin was named SEC Player of the Week twice during the sea¬ son after he scored career highs in wins against Alabama and Mississippi State. PHOTOS BY DARREN MCNEILL Head coac h Stan Heath disagrees with a call from the side¬ lines. After five years of coaching the Razorbacks, Heath would not return as head coach for the following season. RAZORBACK BASKETBALL 181 Southern California NCAA Tournament six newcomers record reoounds BY CAROLYN FINNIE Optimism was the word around the Lady ' Back locker room in October. With the largest and most heralded recruiting class in over a decade combined with sev¬ en players that each had at least one start in their careers, it was an exciting begin¬ ning for the team. Back for their senior season after inju¬ ries were leading scorer Sarah Pfeifer and rebounder Danielle Allen and six new¬ comers joined bringing new talent to the 13-player roster. The only challenge was bringing the team together to push through the veter¬ an-focused SEC, loaded with powerhouse programs like Tennessee and Vanderbilt. Every year, we ' ve started the season with the goal of being a pressing team, but once again, injuries have gotten in the way of those plans, Head Coach Susie Gardner said. Man defense remains a big part of our game, but our quickness has increased and we are working on some aggressive zone defenses. Mental toughness is the most important part of our defense. It is a mind set. The season started by knocking off teams before SEC play began with a 15-1 record, the best start in school history. Ar¬ kansas began conference games ranked No. 20 and took on the opener against llth-ranked Vanderbilt on the road in January. The Lady ' Backs fell from poor shooting and never regained a lead, losing their first game since November. Though the team picked up the pace after the first two SEC losses with three wins against Auburn, Alabama and Florida, they suf¬ fered from losses the remainder of the season. Perhaps the most heartbreaking defeat was senior night against second-ranked Tennessee. Senior guard Domi n 4 Washington drained a 20-foot shot the corner with four seconds rerru 111 to send the game into overtime. I thought if I had the chance, going in, Washington said. I 8 ot it did. J Though the opening 40 lTlin proved the Lady ' Backs might sC ° r greatest upset in the 31-year P r °8 history, the Vols rallied to a 75-68 overtime. The team finished the y ear but with a school-record 10 -game 18- 43 1 ing it streak, nine straight to SEC °PP ' And at the season end, Gardner st T down from her post after foul Former Louisville coach Tom Collet to f was the Arkansas recruiting coord -4 1 from 1993 to 1997, replaced Gardne r , n a ck$- seventh head coach for the Lady 182 ATHLETICS LADY ' BACK BASKETBALL 183 Previous page: Junior Lauren Ervin jumps against a University of Louisiana Monroe player. Ervin scored 13 for the 62-54 victo¬ ry and broke the Bud Walton Arena record for blocked shots with seven. 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All SEC-freshman Donica Cosby, goes for a l ayup against TSU.Arkansasopened the game hot from the floor, scoring the game’s first 12 points and Cosby drained the first eight on a pair of threes and a short jumper. LADY ' BACK BASKETBALL 185 oo 13 members onescore a perfect ten four events 15 meets for The season looked grim Gym ' Backs. Their 2006-2007 sched 11 was announced and it revealed that nit No. 15 ranked gymnastics team was ted against 14 other teams ranked in top 25. To say the season was going tough was an understatement. A A lesser team would have wor fl .. , f Wit 11 but the Gym ' Backs were confiden • three returning school record-holder ‘ their fans to back them up, the team v corned the Super Six gymnastics ee Barnhill Arena. Competing against five other nati n ' BY MALLORY SMITH ally ranked teams, the young teairi last but still managed to wow the p e ° Wd Wlth thei r routines. Junior Emily °ck scored a 9.625 in her floor rou- W hile other Gym ' backs gave solid Performances as well. at er SU er n § a heartbreaking loss lo l0me ' the G ym ' backs travelled the fol- the Wee k to No. 14 Penn State where rniiH a 8 w m and the positive to take on the rest of their sea¬ son. e re both very pleased with the at- otudes inri head ' com P et itiveness tonight, co¬ men ene G°ok said regarding the The Gym ' Backs solid performances carried into the next several meets as they faced stiff competition. Arkansas new¬ comer, freshman Michelle Stout, broke the school vault record in an SEC meet when she scored a 9.95. The girls are continuing to perform well under pressure and showing so much resiliency. It ' s fun to watch the growth each week, Cook said. The growth showed as the team start¬ ed to climb the polls reaching No. 11, and the Gym ' Backs began to receive more na¬ tional attention. Peacock was named to the SEC Good Works Team, and senior Cassie Drew earned SEC Gymnast of the Week accolades for her committment to the pro¬ gram and consistent success throughout the season. This is a tough honor to get in this conference because of the strength of the athletes. I ' m proud of her hard work and commitment to the program. She ' s very deserving of this, Cook said. The team finished the season with a record of 17-16. This winning record was the first in program history. However, with stellar performances and more re¬ turning record setters, it was sure to not be the last winning record. GYMNASTICS 187 VO S O ' o a P ' S h-a H- � —i i- 1 b-i no no H- vO C o(jn vocn ON I— 5 bo VO|sJ C-nLn N N vqcjn — 1 N1 Vsocn on 55 ai o cn i i o . In i 3 n r c 2 o O o C l “5 cn C ’ cn CfQ ro •I ET 5 r jj ?D 188 ATHLETICS Previous Page: Gym¬ nast Emily Peacock completes her floor routine against Geor¬ gia as her teammates and coaches cheer from the sides. The Gym’backs meets consisted of four events, vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. PHOTO BY TRISTAN EVANS Above: A 2 perf ° rmS b e - V anCS record beam re ;, ty % me “ SVJ “ C °Tr, 95 f s 2 3 5 T3 cr a. = ; m 3 OON Ol h- q CD NJ Ol CJ1 2 2 . 2 P CD o LO c 2 � -t C • • r-h CT gf r-t ro 3 CD CD rs O D E n y m £ n 50 z TO Q 5 CD - Above: Junior Sarah Nagashima performs on the uneven bars in the meet against Georgia. Samantha Cortez maintains her form in the floor exercises. Her career best in this event was a 9.875, acheived in 2005 at the Gym’Back Quad. PHOTO BY TRISTAN EVANS Samantha Cortez performs on the bal¬ ance beam. In the 2006 season, Cortez recieved a 9.650 on the beam against number three Geor¬ gia. PHOTO BY CHRIS BRYAN GYMNASTICS 189 ten tournaments qnesnot a few Dogevs 13,853 overall strokes 10th SEC finish BY CAROLYN FINNIE The Razorbacks were quick to be¬ come acclimated to a new coach after Mike Ketcham, who led the Razorbacks to three NCAA Regional and two NCAA Championship appearances, resigned in June 2006 after five seasons. Brad McMa- kin would lead as the 13th head coach in the UA golf program ' s history and in his first year, McMakin constructed a 10-tour¬ nament slate designed to prepare the Ra¬ zorbacks for a postseason run. I think we were able to put together a schedule with a good mix of competi¬ tion, McMakin said after the schedule was released. 1 want to see our guys en¬ joy some early success and build some confidence as the level of competition in¬ creases. In the end, I think this schedule provides us with a chance to be playing our best golf heading into the SEC and NCAA Championships. The team proved their level of con¬ fidence and readiness for competition in fall play by tying for first place at the Del Walker Intercollegiate. They captured their first tournament title in a span of 40 events and continued to post above aver¬ age scores. The Razorbacks opened spring tour¬ nament play at the John A. Burns Inter¬ collegiate in February where sophomore Andrew Landry finished tied for fourth with an 8-under-par total of 208 while the Razorbacks finished tied for 14th. The team jumped their ranking to 10th after they finished tied with a 39-over-par 879 at the U.S. Intercollegiate in April in Stanford, Calif. The next feat was the SEC Championships at the Seaside Course in Georgia. Arkansas shot its best round of the weekend to finish 10th at the SEC Golf Champions. Landry continued his outstai sophomore campaign and led the scoring average at 72.0 and ran the best in the Southeastern Conf trt . M even 1 He finished in the top 10 at eig 1 1 gjx this season and in the top fi ve ° n those occasions. „a funster an Andrew came in as a tra . immediately assumed a leadership our golf team, McMakin said. formed each and every week and P he is one of the top golfers in the He was one of six individual q ers for the NCAA Central Region he finished tied for sixth despite ing second and fifth in the fi rst a x f He ond rounds of the tournament. $ qualifying for the NCAA Champi 0 , by two spots. Landry was the Ra top finisher in nine of 13 tourna rnents season. 190 ATHLETICS Sophomore Andrew Landry chips from the sand during tour¬ nament play. Landry was named an sec¬ ond-team All-SEC golfer, leading the Hogs in scoring aver¬ age at 72 and finish¬ ing in the top 10 at eight events. PHOTO COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION RAZORBACK GOLF 191 A furry Razorback cover protects one of the player’s set of clubs. The Razor- backs finished 10th at the SEC Golf Cham¬ pionship on the par- 70, 6,991-yard course. PHOTOS COURTESY OFSPORTS INFORMA¬ TION Freshman Dalton Ow¬ ens follows through on a drive. Owens rounded out the Hogs scoring with a 3-over-par 73 on the final day of the SEC Championships at the Sea Island Golf Club. Senior Beau Glover practices his short game on a course. Glover posted the Hogs ' second-best score at 17-over- par 227 to finish tied for 38th at the SEC Championships. 192 ATHLETICS US. Intercollegiate RAZORBACK GOLF 193 mu ies me L,a y uci eivo 5— j ' ranked No. 20 in a poll after a finish at the NCAA Champi° n f i 4 season and the graduation of f° This year ' s team drew no senin 1 9thSEC finish 2B2 find round recad lady’backGOLF d $ c ° l young team may have expects be up and down. But with j LllliV M Lewis ranked as the No. 1 amate u country, it was sure to be a seasn 11 heights in the national ranking 5 J , vein 5 The team had the chance to g m peak of other SEC schools at the Benz Collegiate Classic. Arkansa 5 A th if r fourth, the best of the year, ana BY CAROLYN FINNIE score of 894 was also a then-se 194 ATHLETICS ei ghth a n • eam total ranks tied for Sc °re s . Ark tlme f ° r lowest Lady ' Back in the very 908 bettered at with an 886 nv ' tatio nn j ou ting at the Peg Barnard Levv ‘s Was f u , ls her i n . e Lady ' Backs ' top fin- meda hs t h ° Uf faH 6VentS and tied for V ‘tati 0na ] • ° rS at t le heg Barnard In- )f six reg , ct °hei. The spring season tral Ctistrict 3 eV6ntS ° pened at the Cer - SChed uled to nVltati ° nal where 15 teams rka nsa s 6 Up Wid_l the 22nd-ranked teams in th o flnished be tter than several 0 n a 6 entral region. u Sh qualifier day for the NCAA Golf Championships, windy con¬ ditions rattled the team in the end despite the higher than average scores. They fin¬ ished ninth for the tournament, just five strokes out of the top eight who qualified for the championships. I told this team that we are a group of puppies and puppies have to grow, said Arkansas head coach Kelley Hester. That ' s what we did today. We have to let this burn in us until next year and then turn it into positives on the golf course. We are so young and we can only get bet¬ ter. It ' s pretty amazing to have the type of day we did and still be so close. Despite the team ' s hardships, Lewis blistered the course and qualified as an in¬ dividual for the championships in Florida. After a week of focusing and preparing, the Woodlands, Texas native was ready to compete. Lewis posted a near record 66 in the final round winning the NCAA Women ' s Golf National Championship. She was the first Lady Razorback other than track or cross country to win an indi¬ vidual national title since the mid-80s. Stacy made it look easy today, said Hester. She hit her approach shots close to the hole and made her putts. She ' s a true champion. LADY ' BACK GOLF 195 03 C 3 o 3 Tj or n :r 03 3 5 3 CD :r 3 n a (V erg ro 0 r-h n Tl 03 —1 03 03 3 03 g C 3 oT a r-t- jit. o n r-f 1—l 03 ST ri- o’ —r 03 i—f 0) o 03 N S C � -t T5 r fD C n a °2. 5 ff Q oT C 3 C 3 3 ore Q ST C 3 C 3 196 ATHLETICS — Previous page: Fresh¬ man Tanica van As chips at the NCAA Fall Preview. Arkansas finished 13th against one of the tough¬ est fields outside the NCAA Champion¬ ship. COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMA¬ TION Junior St watches n 0 n«l closely a d ' ° nshi ? Freshman Kristin In¬ gram follows her putt at the Lady ' Backs first UCF Invitational appearance. The team pulled a 10th- place finish against the tough field and Ingram finished with a final round in the 80s with a score of 238 for the chal¬ lenge. COURTESY OF SIDELINE SPORTS Junior Ashley Med- ders follows through at the NCAA Fall Preview in Daytona Beach, Fla. Medders tied for 40th overall with a 227 and the Lady’Backs finished 13th overall, ahead of powerhouses Pur¬ due, Texas A M, UNLV and California. COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION LADY ' BACK GOLF 197 15 players . one net ountless serves 9 matches lames BY SHANNON SANDERS The Razorback tennis team played ev¬ erywhere from California to Florida dur¬ ing their season, picking up experience and learning lessons every stop along the way. The team had many young players, including seven freshmen who were get¬ ting their first tastes of college play this year, and also five sophomore players. It was a rebuilding year, sophomore Blake Strode said. We had a lot of young talent that just needed to get a little more experience under their belts. Having such a young team during the season could help build a strong founda¬ tion for the future as the team gains expe¬ rience playing with their teammates. I think that everyone improved a lot over this year. I ' m looking forward to next year and I hope that we will have a much stronger team, Strode said. The Hogs only lost one senior after this year. Strode, an International Relations and Spanish double major, had a very success¬ ful season. Strode was ranked number one on the team and finished with a 26-10 record overall for the season. Strode also earned an invitation to the NCAA Singles Tennis Championship in Athens, Ga., based on his play through the season. I ' m so proud of Blake, head coach Robert Cox said. It ' s not a surprise that he has made it to the tournament. The Razorbacks had a tough season in SEC play, coming out with 11 SEC losses overall. The season started with a series of matches on the road, including a win against Illinois State at Tulsa. a afd rhica g0, The team then went on to losing to DePaul but securing a win Chicago State. They came home, g a . victories over both Cowley County and Wichita State. The season continued with crucial SEC losses, including Florid Mississippi State. $ The Razorbacks lost to Iennes f the Baton Rouge in the first round o ° j to Championships, bringing an en action-filled season that helped the prepare for future seasons. Strode continued to the NCA gles Championships where he his first post-season win against a netter in the opening rounds. His % $ sive performance at the champ e gained him recognition vy Sports Information Directors of A 198 ATHLETICS RAZORBACK TENNIS 199 Previous Page: Fresh¬ man netter Dimitry Vlaskin competes in an outdoor tour¬ nament. Vlaskin opened his career as a Razorback with two wins at the Navy Invitational. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMATION iin5 t r ' S IA K |C L t th t°V 7-22 overall n n O o o tt n s 5T o a r-h rr a� o n o n o CO ST 3 a c 3 r- 3 rtT 200 ATHLETICS Above: Jorge Villan¬ ueva and Colin Mas- call compete at an indoor tournament. The Hogs had a tough season, com¬ ing out with seven wins and 22 losses in the regular season. Head coach Robert Cox addresses his team before a meet. The team consisted of 15 players, five of whom began their collegiate tennis ca¬ reers as Razorbacks this season. RAZORBACK TENNIS 201 202 ATHLETICS 22 meets . one court 78 feet Jon _ eight players several big wins BY MALLORY SMITH iiiiiinmiMv ' lmmma maim j ftiiiiiijiiifo Llevv W n S and nc lement v hrough Fayetteville on A] i rci ng the Lady ' Back tennis team a eir fl nal mee t of the year i Jinst LSU who wag ranked Nq he nation. off Wen ma matCh ° f the day 1 hj aria r ° r fin y ' Backs as soph a ar Alra P e tian clenched the fi gainst LSI r a r, i g ' y ‘ er several disaj fiack °fi° wec l Airapetiar her SWlngln8 ' her racket. Feedi bounj?T tUm from P revi ous gam ack to win the match. t hewin aPeHanSWin8aVetheLad tenn er LS U something the w, ■cnsr had ■“— to ‘he SBC aS ° n ' and P ro P el lei See ded af T ° Urnament where the d a ‘ number nine. The whole team earned the victory, but Nanar won the day ' coach Michael Hegarty said. Weather again affected the first round SEC Tournament as the Lady ' Backs faced off against Auburn. Although the team gave a strong showing in singles matches, their performance was overshadowed by Auburn and the season came to an end in Lexington, Ky. Even after the loss, the team remained optimistic for the future of Lady ' Back ten¬ nis. It looked like a regional final, we played about our best and came up just a little short, Hegarty said. We compet¬ ed hard in such a big match. That ' s a big thing for our future. And the future looked bright for the young team. All netters were able to re¬ turn for at least one more season, and with several crucial wins under their belt, the team was primed for success in the following seasons. We have a very strong core group of returning players next year, and we can build on the finish we had this season, Hegarty said. Following the regular season, Lady ' Back sophomore, Ela Klauder was selected to play in the NCAA Women ' s Singles Tournament. After a thrilling sea¬ son for Klauder that included a 10-match winning streak, she was ready to compete against the best in the nation. To qualify for this event takes a full season of consistency. Although she is just a sophomore, she is capable of beating almost any player in the field, Hegarty said. LADY ' BACK TENNIS 203 Previous Page: Junior netter Maryori Fran¬ co serves the ball in a match. Overall, Fran¬ co was 12-10 on this season’s matches. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SPORTS INFORMA¬ TION ids t o v f - f J 0 204 ATHLETICS en o c n O 5’ § C 5 75 75 75 h 3’ 12. r-1- rf T 2-5 2-5 4-3 h-‘ i 4 cn r 1 c ST cr 3 CD C c cr £ 3 C cr c 3 Above: Franco and Nanar Airapetian compete tor the Lady’Backs. The two netters represented the UA in the Wom¬ en’s College Tennis Invitational in New York. Both players together proved to be powerful making it to the tournament semi-finals. Aurelija Miseviciute prepares for an up¬ coming meet. Mise¬ viciute won the ma¬ jority of her matches for the Razorbacks. LADY’BACK TENNIS 205 ........ft three bas The Arkansas Diamond through the opposition in the r e h jO fi ked son this year. The team was rai nationally with a 38-18 record and 438 runs countless hits BASEBALL the Southeastern Conference. djC ■ V The Hogs managed to W West title despite suffering s0irie by the Ole Miss Rebels in the la st the regular season. The last th® 1 sas won the SEC West title was season BY DAN CLARK and it was their third time to eVe it. The title was won when P jO th e Wayne Hrozek hit a double 1,1 (jf inning of their second game ag Miss, giving the Hogs a 4-3 v 1 1 206 ATHLETICS ' Vesttitl e the ' th the SeCUring of the SEC Se ed i n the 6 Hogs Were named the No. 2 Sen- 6 EC Tour nament. ° nior Da s °m e r eco nny Hamblin also achieved 0ri the fielcj 1 °° ° r b ' s performances Vv h 2o ho n , ' tbe °8 S this season Sch Ool re UnS ' ty,n 8 the second place tlle m ost h and Hamblin also led with t0tal Hamh, me mnS ' n the SEC with W r9nke d sec mS 213 C3reer RBI ' S are also ' USt 20 shor f ° f 311 Hme at Arkansa s, rec °rd. ° Ryan Lundquist ' s career Not all of th ■ ear - nior m- 1 8l ° ry Went to batters this Schmidt set a school re¬ cord of strikeouts with 331 total. Schmidt also received nominations for two presti¬ gious awards given to outstanding pitch¬ ers. He was named one of the 50 semi-fi¬ nalists for the Golden Spikes Award, an award presented to the best amateur base¬ ball player. Schmidt was also named one of the 10 semi-finalists for the Roger Cle¬ mens Award. The award was named after the professional pitcher Roger Clemens, honoring his excellent pitching career. This award was given to the best pitcher in the NCAA determined by a vote of all head coaches. The players weren ' t the only ones to break records, though; the UA and Baum Stadium also broke some records this season. Arkansas was the first school in NCAA history to sell an average of over 8,000 tickets per game this season. The UA ' s record of 8,047 tickets beat LSU ' s pre¬ vious record of 7,802 tickets sold in 2004. The UA also set a school record in number of people attending a game. On May 4th, 10,147 people watched UA face off against LSU. With such a record-breaking season, the Diamond Hogs continued to prove that the UA was a nationally competitive university. 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The team held an impressive regular season record of 39- 18 and won 21 of their home games while only suffering eight losses at home. one se 523Total Q7H hl + c The Lady Razorbacks had to f ace challenging season from the start. injuries and a fairly young team, nil coach Jamie Pinkerton did his best to P the team through. I thought that we had the dep overcome, Pinkerton said in a p reSS ference. The Lady ' Backs ended their son 21-43 and 6-22 in the SEC conf ere I ' m not going to sit here and suga ra u . u ,, pinked the expectations were higher, 1 added. One of the problems the team RV HAM r A Pk was that a lot of the players wefe . ne players expected to carry 0st Of the weight for the team, but Smith . in ' Ured on the first day of practice. ca n er l- on ' Smith ' s injury the team ° §° a scra mble as the ° Wor aroun d her injury, but t aiTl never fully recovered. at s part of the game, it ' s not an ex euse. Th fv u when people have to rise to Q n Sl ° n anc ste P in, Pinkerton said. °ther ° S Ve note ' the injury allowed a erS t0 et ex P er ience when they Play 1 n0t haVe ° therwise ' an d a lot of the proved throughout the year. No,a % batting avor! „« , ' . Sophomore Whitney Cloer raised her bat¬ ting average over 130 points and fresh¬ man Miranda Dixon ' s batting average was .263, impressive for her first year. Two players even set some impres¬ sive records this season. Senior Rachel Le- Master now holds the career stolen base record with 75 stolen bases, the previous record being 72 held by Dana Gulick. Ju¬ nior Dayna Huckabee also set the career home run record with 13 home runs, the previous record was 12 held by Jen Ciri- gliano. In the press conference, Pinkerton said to look forward to next year. One im¬ provement to look forward to next season is that junior Katy Henry will be receiv¬ ing a better pitching support staff with three new pitchers coming in. The team will welcome eight newcomers and with a more even balance between upper and lower classmen, the team won ' t be lack¬ ing in any players with leadership quali¬ ties. Pinkerton did say that they need to improve defensively but that the team ' s progress is going in the right direction. We got the foundation to expect a lot of good things out of this bunch next year, Pinkerton said. LADY ' BACK SOFTBALL 211 OJ VI CTn O ►— ON I I N CJ1 ON OJ -43 overa c r Previous page: Fresh¬ man Brittany Robison makes the first hit ot the game in the third inning against South Carolina. Robison was a major offen- sive threat with two hits, one of which was a double for the Lady’Backs. PHOTOS BY VANCE GREEN Senior Rachel LeMas- ter reaches second base in the third in¬ ning against South Carolina at the Lady’Back yard. The Gamecocks com¬ pleted the three- game sweep of SEC play. 212 ATHLETICS ? Cu CD O n 3 3’ rt CD ro ►- 3 3 O. CD to V 1 ° O ' ON y o In ± 03 CTQ ?a rt a £ c a 3 ro 2 o o 1 O b-L 4 Od • Ol i 00 To o o 1 V to Ol Ol Ol OJ i o to $ 5T cr 0 0 c o - ro 3 r-t CO 0 P 3 CD CD CO ro ► i 0 n ?r a CD a CD r ? 6 y ►n o a CD CD CD CD 5’ O r n CD 5 o DJ 3 n rr O i oi r ° u. ' ' r cn C O I I OJ y 1 w o r Ql oc n ro C ' -t eg 3 Freshman Teighynne Hulsey winds up for a pitch against the Gamecocks. Hulsey relieved freshman pitcher Miranda Dixon in the second inning allowing one unearned run and striking out a career- high eight batters. Freshman Jessica Bachkora shuts out the Wildcat offense as the team hosted Kentucky. Though the Lady ‘Backs were struggling in SEC play, the team pulled to¬ gether to win the three-game series to get back in the race. LADY ' BACK SOFTBALL 213 Mississippi State 5 triple crowns onerace a few personal bests 42 national titles 645 all-americans BY MALLORY SMITH The Razorback track and field team claimed the most national titles in sports history. With 19 indoor and 11 outdoor NCAA championships, and 33 consecu¬ tive conference championships spanning cross country and track, the Hogs were hungry for another, leaving other big- name teams in their wake. The team welcomed back 17 letter- winners and four seniors from the previ¬ ous season. And what looked to be a fairly young team was led by a core group of se¬ niors and seasoned juniors. Opening the season with five NCAA marks at the Arkansas Invitational was a good start for the team. We had five provisional qualifiers and that ' s not bad for the first meet, head coach John McDonnell said. The start of the season saw the Ra- 214 ATHLETICS zorbacks ranked second by The Track- wire, which projects a score for the NCAA championships. After a stellar opening performance, the Hogs found themselves sitting in the No. 1 position. However, after several tumultuous meets, the Razorbacks fell from their posi¬ tion at the top, and slid all the way to No. 12 . Even after an rocky season, the Hogs managed to once again claim the SEC in¬ door championship, their 81st overall. This is a really special win because we have really been up and down this sea¬ son, McDonnell said. This was a great time to put it together. We had the talent and we put it together this weekend. The title was claimed by the Razor- backs even though the team only regis¬ tered one 10-point first place finish. With the outdoor season still ahead, the tea itl 1 was rested and ready, but was n a series of bad luck including ind erri weather, falls and fouls. Just a week before the SEC ° u td r p o championship, the team gave showing at the Arkansas Twilight However, the following weeK t 1 gave a solid performance, claimiflg place, just behind Tennessee and Our guys did a great job, . nell said. We didn ' t have enough power here to handle it. I can t thing about the way they competed They worked all the way through- The season came to a disapp 0 „ end as the Razorbacks claimed the 11 est NCAA team finish since the l c were shut out of a team title in cr° try, indoor and outdoor track. RAZORBACK TRACK FIELD 215 00 o o o •-n On h- O ON o cn z CD m n PI n n o o a c o SET rf 0- o 1 a o o o n o h-J :r Cu i-t n n 3 O- o o’ 3 o 3 73 3 -a. o’ CD or o 0 0 CD 5’ CD CD o- 5’ O- h 6‘ CD CD Previous Page: Arkan¬ sas freshman Alain Bailey competes in the triple jump. Bailey competed in triple jump, long jump and high jump, and his mark of 25-6.75 was the leading NCAA freshman long jump. COURTESY PHOTO 5 li Micky Co - ; the men ' s M ™ Donnell 9)fl He placed a time ° ' Cobrin madI zorback d ® b fh e £ mo mher o f T . 216 ATHLETICS Sophomore Daniel Qui nn participates in the triple jump. He finished in 6th in the event with a jump of 14.96 meters. Quinn missed qualifying for the championships but earned four SEC honors in his career as a Razorback. Clemore Henry runs in the men’s 200-me¬ ter dash at the Tyson Invitational. Henry won his heat with a time of 21.60. Henry bettered his time at the SEC champion¬ ships, clocking in at 21.54. W RAZORBACK TRACK FIELD 217 one countless meters 37 competitors , some broken records TRACK FIELD All eyes were on Lady ' Bad they entered the 2007 season. W rc that the Arkansas 4 x 400 -meter i e 1 was one of the best in the nation- legs of the race returning for an ° ,th son. After a stunning performanc CP 4x400 at the 2006 NCAA Outdoor « th a pionships where the team ran (f 3:28.27, all runners were anX )U eS f turn to the track to prove then 1 - . 1 : And the best team in the nation. BY MALLORY SMITH 218 ATHLETICS ° atri Sht ended th. f s °n, Ers t meet of the sea- lr g CAa fkariSaS Invitat ional, claim- tea m Was marks- Even though half the ran strid r erthe Weather ' ey still the 2 006 e Al ? r ' Stnde With Texas A M ' S|l Shtlyu . . Americar ' squad, finishing heh.nd them. setr Perf ° rmance b y th e relay 58 La dy ' B 6 r f ° r tHe ° f the season So, ' d p erfo tr ‘ KE and held team gave Way ance s, and set records along he week f 11 V| tati 0na , following the Arkansas In- te£ m Perfo r l BaCks gave a stron S ance and received seven NCAA provisional qualifier honors at the Razorback Invitational. At the New Balance Invitational in New York, a school record was broken when sophomore Christine Kalmer ran the 3,000-meter run in 9:10.62, passing the previous record of 9:11.21. We have had some unbelievable dis¬ tance runners [at the UA] and for her to run faster than all of them is really say¬ ing something, head coach Lance Harter said. Kalmer ' s record was just one of many that were broken this season. At the SEC Championships, Cousins broke her team¬ mate Boatright ' s record in the 400-meter race by only four-tenths of a second. The next day, the record was broken again by two-tenths of a second, setting the new university record at 52.60. A Bahamian national record was also broken by hurdler Tiavannia Thompson. Her time was 13.26, shattering the na¬ tional record by more than two-tenths of a second. This season, junior Dacia Barr also claimed the fastest collegiate time in the 1,500-meter run, finishing with a time of 4:15.00. With a record breaking season, Lady ' Back track was on pace for success. lADY ' BACK TRACK FIELD 219 wz .1 N w f t CD rir a CO 2 C 5 m n n m n 0 a £ o a 33 a o r t a o G n o 3T a 3 •-t n T n 3r o 3 a 3 2 3 o’ CD 3T o 3 33 CD 5 ' CD sr CD 3 3’ CD n z — n c. =r The Lady’Backs hang with the pack at the Fayetteville Invita¬ tional, Sept. 8. The Lady’Backs gave a solid performance against some of the top teams in the na¬ tion. PHOTO BY CHRIS BRYAN . I Previous page: Mem¬ bers of the untouch¬ able 4x400-meter relay team hand off the baton as they pass by the competi¬ tion at the Texas Re¬ lays where the relay team won the event. PHOTO BY ERROL AN¬ DERSON Pole Vaulter Katie Stripling completes a jump. As a redshirt freshman. Stripling made the cut for the NCAA Champion¬ ships with her career- high jump of 13-1. PHOTO COURTESY OF LADY’BACK COMMU¬ NICATIONS 220 ATHLETICS Lady’Back distance runner Erin Gray competes in the 3,000-meter steeple¬ chase event at the John McDonnell Invitational. Gray finished 12th in the event with a time of 12:22.41. PHOTO BY CHRIS BRYAN LADY’BACK TRACK FIELD 221 222 ATHLETICS 5 decades FRANK B championships end OYLES BY MEGAN GARNER the liA flVe decades devoted to se era anH 1S plans Eo end the Bi ret ' re a t the end of the year. SatUMaV U B ° ard of T ™«ees me Cor, tinne 17 ' Bn ’Vle s said he v ' V ° u ' d st eC at wd ' c 1 P°i take the rei ' ns ° Wn hiS SUCC ered it a nearly 50 years ' 1 have cc a s a Cog £ 1Vlle 8 e to serve this univ Sles 9nd an athletic administr iob I everT meetin §- � is the Tu desired to have. A here w as u nd ' S Speculati °n that Bi re «r e pressure from the trust % of ' y because of his recenl ‘ n g to a st C atHletic de P a rtment, ac 1Urir ' S tl, 0 m the Arkansas Travele Hn Whit e announc ement, Chan ti re , e made clear the decisioi to Broyles. SlesI s °: lyPerSOn who can fire I W0lJl d ruth u U Chancell °r ' White sa aVe flred Frank Broyles if he had not decided to come in today to announce his retirement. It would not have happened. In celebration of his 50 years of service, the Union ballroom was packed with bal¬ loons, signs, friends, family, coaches and players, all of whom immediately gave Broyles a standing ovation the moment he walked in the door. Other distinguished guests included Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys and one of Broyles ' for¬ mer players. Let ' s please understand what an asset, what a rare asset we have here in Frank Broyles, Jones said. One person who was well aware of the asset he had in Frank Broyles was head football coach Houston Nutt. After years of depending on Broyles for leader¬ ship and advice, Nutt was sad to see him go- I would love for him to stay longer, but he has to do what he thinks is best, Nutt said. I think him and the family thought this was the time. So he had to make that decision, but personally I wish he would have stayed a little longer. However, Nutt said he was going to make the best use of the little time he had left with Broyles, before his resignation went into effect in December. I ' m glad he ' s going through our football season, Nutt said. I ' m glad he ' s still going to be around. We ' re still going to rely on him a lot. He ' s been such a tre¬ mendous person besides an athletic direc¬ tor, he ' s just a guy you can go to, and talk to. But even after he steps down from his post as athletic director, Broyles will never be too far away from the UA and his beloved Razorbacks. White asked Broyles to continue his service by working with university fundraising after his retire¬ ment. Coach Broyles can be an invaluable resource in the development program for academics and athletics, White said. And we look forward to continuing to benefit from his expertise. FRANK BROYLES 223 Members of the Northwest Quad Hall Senate assemble their Homecoming parade float. Bottom: Two didgeri- doo players perform at Omni UA’s peace concert. ' HOTO STACY RYBURN AND JESSICA LEM ASTER After classes were over and studying was done, students devoted their time to registered student organizations. These groups provided opportunities to meet new people, explore common interests and become a part of something that would give back to the university. ORGANIZATIONS 225 Jim Holt, Republican candidate for Lieu¬ tenant Governor, chats with sophomore Rachael Davis at a watch party on elec¬ tion night. College Republicans gath¬ ered at watch parties across Fayetteville to watch as the votes were tallied Tuesday, Nov. 7. PHOTO BY TRISTAN EVANS 226 ORGANIZATIONS Club First row L to R: David Traore, Lensa Odima, Temitola Okunoren, Mar- zouck Coles, Onyebuchi Odunukwe, Mohamed Boudhoum _MtLa Epsilon Delta First row L to R: Lacy Fincannon, Britton Blough, Sydney Cronin, Ra¬ chael Namburi; Second row: Dhaval Sham. Daniel Shepard, Aimee Jones CHAN College Republicans campaign to stay on top during nationwide elections Pi s 10n n ght on November 7 was a night of lost votes, a lost con- Ve majority and for some UA College Republicans, lost bets, the h ° St w en I bet that the Republicans would keep control of Se ' said senior Cody Kees, a College Republican member, ly ear be College Republicans worked around the clock to ral- p 0 rt ° r their party ' s gubernatorial candidate, Asa Hutchinson. task s ln 8 and getting students registered to vote were among the e Ver yo lanc ' ' a long with putting up signs around campus reminding V’u to out on e ecdon da y- of he Ua eXan er ' an act i ye College Republicans member and creator ra °tivati C a ter College Republicans Facebook group, took a th e RSO ' 9 r ° ' e e P u can a g en da for the year. He, along with hatev res den t Daniel Ketcher, kept up with the goal of doing P° ss ible to ensure votes for the party. res ident r ° m r ansas received a huge surge of energy when Port, stu P a d a to the Northwest Arkansas Regional Air- Ke es atte d ° r S ormer undersecretary of Homeland Security. f° r thp 0 rall y a l° n g with a few students that helped prepare Th renew encouragement for his party ' s cause. C0ll ld r ts dent s rally sent a bolt of momentum that I thought Kee s sajj encour age the crowd to make a final push to the polls, i. Cer tainly showed he cared about the future of this state gn to ] Buf a mal e a sto P for Asa. eh, 3 ut desn f a nge 1 e beir best efforts, Americans voiced their desire for ° s i of n em ° crats gained 30 seats in the House, making Nancy T hey ev 1 ° rn f a be first female Speaker of the House in history. ° ar girts Went on to take control of the Senate by the slimmest f° 44 p er nd ke Beebe, Asa ' s opponent for Governor, won by a 51 „ t Cent majority. the yde Serv u P set ' but I felt that the Republicans got what past C0l j ' exander said. I feel that the Republican party, over 9ri( f Snored ears ' as in many cases moved too far to the center Althr t,1e COnserva hve base. r °taised th e P u bbcans ended up suffering a blow, Alexander fv alu eQ College Republicans will continue to uphold d that their goals had not changed. BY STACY RYBURN COLLEGE REPUBLICANS First row L to R: Lesee Mayors, Tammy Lippert, Hannah Roe, Christine Grosso, Virginia Hock, Danielle Daugherty, Mattie Bookout; Second row: Dick Watkins, Brent Johnson, Luke Holland, Kent Miller, Melissa Tuttle, Kathryn Cottrell, Sarah Sparkman, Megan Bright, Nate Looney, Jeremy Austin, Quinten Whiteside; Third row: Dayna Wolek, Baxter Drennon, Blake Pennington, Will Morrow. Nathan Watkins, Will Hoof- man. Nathan Waldrip, Casey Bailey. Greg Ziser, Sarah Ribble, Robbie Jones, John Davis, Caleb Rose, Jacob Holloway, Megan Francis. Justin Boeving, Bradley Diggs, Andrew Humphreys, Ben Hale, Johathan Pow¬ ell, Cody Kees, Kris Zibert, Kristi Hunter, Seth Jewell for Computing Machinery « llli JU a Phi Mu STAND, Students Take Action Now: Darfur, was a truly uniq ue RSO that not only allowed UA students to get involved, but also to g et the word out and take action for an international crisis that leading nations, such as the United Kingdom, France and United States, have neglected to intervene. A civil war between the northern militarily and politically power ful Arab-Islamic minority and the southern predominantly black Af rican Christian people, with a long history of enslavement, has dom 1 nated Sudan since the country became independent from Britain 60 years ago. The Arab-Islamic people believed God mandated them to set out on a jihad to destroy the African Christians of the south. Since the fi rst genocide, the total number of refugees was the largest in any c0lin try since World War II and since 2003, it was estimated that 300,000 to 500,000 were killed and over 2 million were displaced, according t° sudanactivism.com. We have to do something about this, said Thomas Vo, a chem istry and economics junior, after watching a clip about the situation the beginning of the film Hotel Rwanda during winter break 2005. STUD aduocatei S.T.A.N.D. members rally together - to raise money and awareness for the Darfur crisis After much research and increasing compassion for the dimtf 11 ing number of black African Christians in Darfur, Vo and fell ovV niors Katie Fourmy and John Terry formed the UA chapter in the 2006 spring semester. .ofSTAN p There were about 80 people at the first STAND meeting in sp 1 2006. STAND students took action by petitioning for Presiden to do something about genocide in Darfur, said Vo, current p reS of STAND. STAND hosted a Darfur benefit concert at George ' s Lounge featuring Famous in May, Ben Rector and Jackson Wate r Mu) 1 iesti c on don ' Dickson Street in September. No cover charge was required but tions were accepted. . i i Vo sui d We raised $1,500 to donate to Doctors Without Borders, , ti on 1 The money benefitted the organization consisting of 162 intern volunteers and 2,000 Sudanese staff providing l ife-saving assib in 24 locations in Darfur. Dedicated UA STAND students raised awareness, aid ded and ... p ar fun came advocates for the eenocide and humanitarian crisis in byshauna Humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina talks to students about his heroic story that is the basis for the film “Ho¬ tel Rwanda” which depicts the events of the genocide that claimed 800,000 lives. The lecture and mov¬ ie screening, present¬ ed by University Pro¬ grams, helped raise awareness for the on¬ going genocide crisis in Darfur. PHOTO BY GIGI HOLDER Famous in May per¬ forms for the crowd at the Darfur benefit concert at George’s on Dickson. The first STAND chapter was formed in 2004 at Georgetown Univer¬ sity. The organization boasted more than 600 high school and college chapters in 2006 and became an international network of student activism. PHOTO BY JESSICA LE- MASTER A Fayetteville resident joins students and community members at Peace Fest. The festival was held at the Greek Theater and was an effort to educate members of the community. PHOTOS BY JESSICA LEMASTER A man attending Peace Fest at the Greek Theater al¬ lows his shirt to do the talking for him. Omni UA tried to pro¬ mote peace, involve¬ ment and education through the festival, as well as through other events during the year. 230 ORGANIZATIONS Students Association WORKING eace Omni UA members strive to bring peace and understanding to UA and the world ari j rne fican troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, and continuing war st n Aict between Israel and their Mid-East counterparts, many UA Sea rched for a way to try and bring peace and understanding °ok VV ° r ' Tie help of the Omni Center for Peace UA, students 8 to change the world could find ways to leave their mark. 0mn . 0rc n g to Stephen Coger, Omni president, the UA branch of e nter for Peace was part of a larger community dedicated to a w orl d - The Tree of i war and the threat of war. 0 Om ni e nter believed world peace could be achieved through cation a n j year understanding, so throughout the 2006-2007 school ti 0ris . 0r § a nization presented various speakers from different na- ’ lr icl uc ji thei r ln Marshall Islands, Tibet and Columbia to talk about fries Ve an anc ow the Y ma i n tain peace in their respective coun- But the s° 0r ganization realized that change must happen at home, Ca m 0 ! Presidential election and the 2006 midterm elections to Pass O • i the le a ' mni decided to take an active role in trying to change Th as T l i n gton to a more peace oriented government. c tions • eace P e st, the organization hoped to bring the two major dhist mer ican politics together. With speakers such as a Bud- rrionk th ' e event offered family fun that also educated those in n dance. Whi 7 efforts w ni e ocus O mn i Center was world peace, their izatip. not solel y spent on international causes, in fact, the orga- y VVe eCl m oca community in various facets. ho ere a PProached by an older member of the Omni Center S u dent s b Wor n g w hh the nursing home, Coger said. So the ith tb es k an to v °lunteer at a local nursing home. By spending time Ves of tb Qni ° r c dzens, the organization hoped to help make the ' This 6 e derly more Peasant. °ger ab aS 3 reat wa y to g et things going on in our group, said Whii v ° unt eering opportunity. P vvorki °ger savi to ac l eve world peace was the Omni Center ' s goal, that u ring st C What wanted most from the organization was a way . I Soflikemindtogeth - thi gs b e y o ° e at Ornni is an avenue for students who care about ari t Peopj ? t ernse ves to get involved in the world, Coger said. I ° now they can change the world. ' BY JEFF HOBSON First row L to R: Chanel Forte, Kay Ruiz, Yolanna Carter, Kara Matthews. Obiako Obi, Amber Williams; Second row: Tina Fletcher. Justin Grimes. Dalila Handy, Kasey Carolina, Morgan Armstrong, Brandon Harris; Third row: Caisha Murry, Brittany Payne, Tanisha Sanders. Danielle John¬ son. Shanitra Whitfield, Justin Johnson, Jerrica Chika, Angele Doyne. Mallory Barker, Shurise Telesford. Gregory Williams: Fourth row: Danny Thompson, Kelly Williams, Nigel Chandler, Kelby Moore. Whitnee Boyd, Ryan Duncan, Joann Jeremiah, Ebonie White, Dequincy Bass First row L to R: Natalie Smith, Hayden Smith, Stacia Outten, Natalie Reis; Second row: Annie Dunning, Haven Jaggers, Will Roth, Ryan Miller, Lauren Sappington ampul Gamers Association tion hot line, which evolved into a campus organization. Professionals of the Intervention Center trained the v ° unteers of the Crisis Center on Campus. These students went through extensive training, and also completed monthly in- ser vices so they were fully prepared for any situation they encoun tered on the Crisis hot line. n ' The volunteers learn to assess the severity of the situation Drew said. We are not here to counsel you on what you need to do, but the steps you should take so that you can help yourself The center volunteers not only ran the daily hot line, but th y also organized many activities for the students on campus. participating in awareness activities such as the Balloon Rele aS for Suicide Victims and workshops concentrating on being stress free, the volunteers mainly focused on Suicide Awareness. We try to help incoming freshmen and sophomores C °P with the transition from high school to college life, Drew al A lot of students don ' t know that we exist on campus or 0 purpose. We want students to utilize us because we are heie them. BY PRECIOUS temp lE Coping with college life could be very stressful. Studying for exams, juggling school and social life, and making the grades were a few of the demanding tasks that students endured daily The Crisis Center on Campus helped not only students at the UA manage challenges, but also people across the entire state of Arkansas as well. We also take calls for the state of Arkansas, we aren ' t just campus based, said senior Kevilynn Drew, president of the Cri¬ sis Center. Our center is the only one in the entire state of Ar¬ kansas as well. The Crisis Center on Campus had been in operation for al¬ most three years. With the 24-hour hot line running seven days a week, volunteers dealt with various types of calls ranging fro 1 rape, child abuse, suicide and even the Call A Friend hot h ne for children seeking homework help. On average, the volunteers received approximately 200 calls per month. The Crisis Intervention Center, currently based in Springdale was closely affiliated with the UA center. Many of the camp uS volunteers originally started out as volunteers for the Interven CRISIS Through intervention and awaren ' UA volunteers help students cope with challeng L First row L to R: Quincy Word, Eugene Cartwright, Stephen Charter; Second row: Michelle Munro, Shanique Murray; Third row: Tanika O’Connor-Dennie, Peronne Joseph, Andrea Parker, Shurise Telesford, Rachel Namburi mele Students and Scholars Association First row L to R: Yuan Ren, Ni Yao, Yanpeng Yao, Li Bai, Min Li, Ymg Song, Weiyang Ye; Second row: Bei Fan, Qiuyu Fu, Xinxin Wu, Quan Yuan, Steve Sharp, Baochuan Lu, Lei Zhao, Yanchao Liu, Wei Guo, Fei Guo, Hengyu Wang ORGANIZATIONS ampul Greens Volunteers of the stu¬ dent organization, Crisis Center on Cam¬ pus release balloons for victims and survi¬ vors during Suicide Awareness Month. The balloon release was a way for peo¬ ple coping with the loss of a loved one to celebrate their re¬ membrance, and the event encouraged people to seek help Carrie Hyde, Crisis Center volunteer, helps blow up bal¬ loons for the release. “Obviously suicide or death is a hard pill to swallow, Drew said. “Things like this event raise awareness as well as help people cope with the situa¬ tion. The Crisis Cen¬ ter focused on help¬ ing students to help themselves. COUR¬ TESY PHOTOS CRISIS CENTER ON CAMPUS 233 First row L to R: Kevilynn Drew, Alison Williams, Natalie White, Paige Damron, Jeff Patrick C rop, Soil, Environmental Science Graduate Student Association Certain commonalities come to mind when exemplifying what £ known as the typical gamer. Greasy hair and a taste for rnedie a treachery comprised the generic make-up of the everyday Dung e ° n Master or Level 60 World of Warcraft connoisseur. The UA Camp 115 jbivertitu Alliance ORGANIZATIONS First row L to R: Danielle Johnson, Sue Yang, Sheri Frutiger, Jordan Green, Shonda Brown, Corderro Baxter, Shakita Baxter; Second row; Joy Ibanga, LaToya Bankhead, Mallory Barker, Angele Payne, Bertha Gutierrez, Kasey Carolina, Mary Chu First row L to R; Sarah Kenyon, Nyambilila Amuri, Trenton Roberts, Jamie Underwood, Mantes Sales; Second row; Sanjeev Bangarwa, Burl Sev- ersike, Jeremy Bullington, Mark Reiter, Peter Tomlinson, Franklin Lyons. Michael Olivera-Melgar Gamers hoped to extinguish that stereotype. We want to bring together people of all different factions and sta tus, said vice president Stephen Parker. Self-described First Lady of the group Katherine McClain en dorsed the slogan Campus Gamers: We Have Boobs in order to di pel the notion that all gamers were lonely men who lived in their p a ents ' basements. The group was established three years ago, and the numbers c ° tinued growing. The group encouraged anyone to come out and j gy(?ri ranging from role-playing games (RPGs) to video games anu board games. The group was endorsed by Roy Swatty, alleged leader of A u( and Video in Kimpel Hall and was founded by a member no ° n attending the UA. The gamers didn ' t get the space requested in Union ' s TV Lounge for weekly meetings, but met there every Tuosd 1 anyway. GET YOUP UA students find fellow players and free fun through Campus Gamers Meetings often entailed playing board games, competing 11 nd games or creating characters for RPG ' s such as Dungeons an ons. D D is an imaginative, social experience that engages p Y a rich fantasy world, according to the official Advanced D un 8 and Dragons Web site. Players created characters that embarked on imaginary a tures against monsters and progressively became more powerf 11 of dice are used along with an extensive official rulebook m mathematically calculate a given character ' s abilities. This is a social hobby, group treasurer Caleb Heath said marily we play for the social aspects of the game. y • fll Jo Turover, who was in charge of group promotions, vV1 and 6-year-old daughters Katrynne and Corlaantill, further e c the gamer stereotype by bringing the girls to the Tuesday nae They even won at a game of Apples to Apples. One new campus gamer, however, acknowledged th e types. You can ' t have had sex for at least three weeks, he Three weeks? gamer Joel Metcalf replied. Oh, newbie BY STACY R yB Campus Gamer Ben Wall makes his point while enjoying a snack at a Campus Gamers meeting. The group met in the Union’s TV lounge every Tues¬ day, where they played everything from board games to video games to Dun¬ geons and Dragons. Gamers Jason Gar¬ ner and Joel Met¬ calf, Campus Gam¬ ers president, consult the rule book during a game. The group was established three years ago and has grown ever since. PHOTOS BY STACY RYBURN CAMPUS GAMERS 235 Members of Hillel sit down to enjoy a Chi¬ nese takeout dinner at their usual Friday Shabbat meal. About 25 members and new members came to their meal in the middle of January for food at the start of the spring semester. New members intro¬ duce themselves be¬ fore the meal begins. Hillel encouraged Jewish students and those simply inter¬ ested in Judaism to come to the house for fun and fellowship. PHOTOS BY STACY RY- BURN 236 ORGANIZATIONS GATHERIN The Hillel Jewish Student Association offers a foundation for Jewish campus life. Most Fridays throughout the year, students gathered in a quaint USe in Fayetteville for a traditional Shabbat dinner, the main meal of Wee k at begins after sundown in Jewish households in Israel and Un d the world. The Hillel House was a gathering place for Jewish e nts and the foundation for their campus life. The Hillel Student Association promoted service, fellowship and munity among Jewish students and those interested in Judaism. members were Jewish but welcomed those of all faiths Participate. Junior Laura Cotton joined Hillel in the spring as an PP rtunity to experience other faiths, one of the goals of the campus 0 r ganization. ticed eC n Ca ' m a Bahai, but I was raised in a household that prac- Wo religions, that and Episcopalian Christianity, and was always cate t0 C eC k out anc ce l e Brate other religions in order to edu- yself about other faith systems and help break down prejudices other people, Cotton said. The stu dents also joined with community members to contribute a j. n teer with local organizations including Faith in Action, Peace car a mily Shelter, Habitat for Humanity and the Holocaust Edu- catl °n Workshop. the Hill 1 ° CeS ' re hgious school and sanctuary were located in °f Hoj ° Use near ca mpus in conjunction with the Temple Shalom Practic 5 r k ansa s, a small congregation that represented diverse i n Was dedicated to the maintenance of the Jewish presence p ra collaborated to provide religion school, events and er opportunities. m ote the’ aS a S ° C ec ca t e to sponsoring speakers on campus to pro- e neral f eSSa e p BO sponsored a lecture from Deputy Consul the Middl a y nes h Zevadia, who presented From Africa to joined Isr P °Pi an_ I sra eli Perspective in September. She Wom- • S F ° rei « n Ministry in 1993 and became the first Ethiopian ' Tvefa ISraeli Dipl ° matic Service - When a f r i a hout [Hillel] since my freshman year in spring 2004 niemkn took me to a Sabbath service, Cotton said. I ' ve known mbe rs of it off a nH c alwavQ a on t° r my entire college experience, and they a ys seemed really warm and inviting. ' BY CAROLYN FINNIE nqmers Without Borders First row L to R: Ashley Wiedower, Julie Jones. Grace Richardson; Sec¬ ond row: Annette Porter, Marvell Banks Jriench J of Opera First row L to R: Leanne Scaggs, Sarah Mesko; Second row: Sean Phillip Mabrey, Emily High, S. Michael Shuman In alphabetical order: Heather Ainsley, Jonathan Akins, Kimberly Allen, Christina Antley. Catherine Becker. Lindsey Brown, Samantha Buckmaster, Laura Carpenter, Jenny Culver, Jennifer Dreisbach, Kalissa Erni, Maggie Dietrich, Chris Fahrenbruch, Kristin Faulk. Drew Fleming, Meredith Frasier, Jennifer Free. Sarah Gammill. Antoinette Grajeda. Mohammed Hasanain, Sarah Hudson, Amanda Lee, Shannon Lee. Carrie Melville, Megan Milowski, Meredith Moore, Ryan Moss. Kimberly Mueller, Lindsay Murchison, Casey Nowell, Bhavin Patel, Amanda Peterson. Ember Phillips, Kelsey Pirani, Laura Pratt. Natalie Reis, Aeisha Smith, Natalie Smith, Brittany Taylor, Rachel Thomas, Sarah Trisko, Terry Vo. Katie Watson, Jason Wilkins, Rebecca Williamson, HILLEL Karen Thibodeaux, Andjela Subotic, Sar¬ ah Mesko and Ember Lanuti perform Mass¬ enet’s “Cendrillion at the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. The RSO brought opera lovers together to perform and gain experience. Lanuti and Mesko as Cinderella and Prince Charming in the Friends of the Opera’s take on Cinderella. The RSO raised mon¬ ey to support the UA Opera Theater per¬ formances. COURTESY PHOTOS 238 ORGANIZATIONS mma Eta Sorority, Inc. First row L to R: Tarah McConnell, Rosa Puga, Erin Knapp, Vanessa Stewart, Angelica Santillan, Danielle Hasty roLireen Student Organic Garden Club APASSI productions and contributing to the community UA registered student organization Friends of Opera was commit- raising awareness and appreciation of opera on campus and in e community. It was founded in the fall of 2005 by Leanne Scaggs, president of the organization. In addition to running their organi- tlo n, the officers were singers who performed regularly with the UA q era theater. The group ' s main goal was to financially support the ra Theater and raise funds to ensure quality performances. Vice ent Sarah Mesko said the members of the group love opera and t0 s are it with as many people as possible. ir th 6 eater P resen ted a scenes program every fall semester, while spring semester the theater presented a major production which 6 Opera chorus, concert choir or the Northwest Arkansas ' en S c orus The theater ' s Arkansas premieres included Britten ' s °f the Screw and Poulenc ' s La Voix Humaine. a nd s UC ° ns pi ace at locations such as Dickson Street Theater t au s Church. The organization prided itself on the use of non- p na Venue s, according to the RSO ' s Web site. O „ season, the theater performed Highlights of Italian m December at the Stella Boyle Smith Concert Hall. The spring m atin manCe WaS um P er nc s “Hansel and Gretel, a children ' s Th Was sun § m English, and performed in March. gained e r P ar c P a on n fundraising events, group members i n g ac ers hip experience and organizational skills. Before becom- m.i , P res en t Mesko said she used to wait for other people to c decisions 7 T ro j e ’ Lea nne and the other officers have been such good change tly § me ' S ° °P m s c ' anc so sure bat we can n S a k°ut our situations that are not ideal, Mesko said. ber s bon to helping the Opera Theater, Friends of Opera mem- Cert and UteC tQ comm unity as well with fundraisers like a con- cmbe S ent auct ion to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. g rou p hoped to continue their involvement in the Unit v by hosting benefit, ‘ com- ; concerts each year. BY NATALIE MORRISON Amir Toft gives a lec¬ ture titled “In the name of Allah: A Linguistic and Cultural look at the Arabic name of the Almighty.” Toft’s lecture, given in the Union Theater Thurs¬ day, Nov. 16, was sponsored by the Muslim Students As¬ sociation. PHOTO BY ERIKA SIMMONS 240 ORGANIZATIONS s_A fmoiiCj Student Organization of Arkansas r cultures dent A: Muslim Student Association works to teach the UA the practices of Islam With diversity ever increasing on the UA campus, the Muslim Stu- ssociation hoped to educate the student body about the Muslim culture. We have three aims for our organization, President Naveed Hin- Mi j SaiC ° a S i n( d u ded promoting diversity, introducing the m culture to the UA community and clearing misconceptions he Muslim world in the general population. or 8 an ization ' s aims were not only meant to help the UA un derstand Muslim culture. After incoming Muslim stu- rolled in the UA, they contacted the organization before g the United States. ' arriv- help the incoming international students from other countries to become j s a ac customed to the culture over here, Hingora said. This w i . y different culture for them. We give them an overview about wh aUife is all about in America. into th S Ver mportant Ihese incoming students get plugged tj 0n j Ca us hm community, and the Muslim Students Associa- Ca n kn hosting dinners after the start of each semester so they 0v er loo ° er us m students at the University Hingora said. With an . em h er s in the UA chapter, the group worked hard to dispel information concerning the Muslim culture. Com nt to e ducate them about different practices of the Muslim sta ff t h ' ln § ora sa id. The organization worked with faculty and t Ure su c h em unders t a nd different customs within the Muslim cul- y We d Prayer and the R a madan, the month of fasting. Muslim 3 eCtUre n hfels auditorium to answer questions about said ah 6 aS We as P ar hcipate in class discussions, Hingora The [ §rOUp s educati onal practices. Peopl e i n Za hon was more than willing to open their doors to Student A Understand n g Muslim culture. With the Muslim Ua and I f C a on Wor king to educate the general population of the lirn culture WeS F ansas a ' 3 ° ut the practices of Islam and the Mus- Cu ltures m 0 comm unity was better able to understand different ey Came in intact with everyday. BY JEFF HOBSON First row L to R: Mai Moua, Stephanie Vang, Sheng Moua. Linda Lee PaDao Lee, Kaolee Mona; Second row: Kong Lo, Houa Xiong, Mike Lee, Tou John Moua, Chong Lor, Sue Yang, Shong Thao, Lorzone Lo Bolivian Organization First row L to R: Ivan Monje, Guillermo Moscoso, Diego Rioja, Michel Dabdoub, Mario Larrain; Second row: Karen Balderrama, Valeria Mus¬ tafa, Ninon Gamarra, Zohara Moralli, Marisol Bedregal tonal Student Christian Association First row L to R: Vijith Varghese, Richard Aik Jong Tan, Mauricio Guz¬ man, Baochuan Lu, Huan Guo; Second row: Huajie Geng, Rachael Namburi, Weu-Hsin Hsu, Sarah Geng, Jianpu Wang, Janiva Henry. Peronne Joseph MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION Unit Inv ' 110 Product or materials hsidtopromotaaala or production Direct Relationship with Costa: More Inventory ■ More Inventory Costs Coat to Company Amanda Otto teach¬ es logistics to elemen¬ tary students during Willy Walton’s Choco¬ late Factory, a SIFE program that taught youth about global chocolate produc¬ tion. The program al¬ lowed the younger students to create and operate their own chocolate com¬ pany. Justin Beam works with children at Wash¬ ington Elementary in the E-SIFE program. Members ot SIFE paid weekly visits to their partner elementary school. Many SIFE programs such as this reached out to the community to help others learn business principles. COURTESY PHOTOS I 242 ORGANIZATIONS Students in Free Enterprise teach ethics and business principles to local youth SIFE was a global, non-profit organization that was active on more than 1 «nn ,ouu university campuses in more than 40 countries and was in- ° Ve d many different activities on and around campus. T ° ma her what your major is, I truly believe that business knowl- 8 e is always beneficial, said Sara Jackson, the Students in Free En- P r ise director of public relations. SIFE taught third, fourth and fifth graders the basics of business ethics d uring Ethics-Palooza, an event sponsored by Ocean Spray k n err es ' I n c. on Jan. 26. The event took place at the Reynolds Cen- j ° n cam pns, and dinner was provided for all students involved. ta Sa teac n 8 b us I ness ethics at a young age was impor- cause if these kids were brought up with the ideas of business s will help them grow, and to learn as they grow. J a ckson said that SIFE was often contacted by businesses and other g n Za tions for help. In the fall, the Boys and Girls Club of Siloam 8 s contacted the group as a way to help raise awareness and ru nds. B e - ln g on the SIFE team is like having a huge committee of the best me ntors v you could ever have, Jackson said. Local businesses often P r °vided m monetary support and advice to the members. don t think students realize what an impact SIFE has on a re¬ sume, r a i r ' c SOn sa id. I ' m on a first name basis with so many important j°b b ac son a l so said she got an internship that later turned into a ecause of her involvement in SIFE. SIFE haH v _ a re gional, national and World Cup competitions each year in which « u i n eac n team was given 24 minutes to give presentations Judgv. 6 eren programs they offered in the regional competition, tioi W ° Were prominent members of the business community, cri- advan eam anc tt e r i m P a ct on the community. The teams that at the W r01Tl re 8l° na I an d national competitions then had a chance y e 1 L U P- Jackson said the entire UA team was offered jobs last • ' «« their present,,. gani 2 • ° n Stressec I Ihat SIFE wasn ' t just for business majors. The or- s hills WaS nv °I vec I m rnany different activities that demanded Utsi de of business, she said. BY COURTNEY CAMPBELL First row L to R: DeMeica Birmingham, Stanley Spates, Juanita Evurun- obi, Aeisha Smith, Joy Ibanga; Second row: Whitnee Boyd, Dominique Hunter, Chanta Givens, Summer Johnson, Marsha James tjational Association for the Advancement of Colored People Student Ambassadors help prospective students feel at home through campus tours Student Ambassadors were a group of student leaders who v unteered to give campus tours to prospective college students an provided information for students during recruitment events, also worked in the Office of Admissions and worked with the Athl e Department to recruit new student athletes. There were around s ts The dent ambassadors who met once a week for meetings and even • RSO paid student ambassadors to represent each of the schools 1 - UA but it also included a number of student ambassadors wn simply volunteers. Being an ambassador was an excellent way to volunteer a nd g ain th« leadership skills. The main job of student ambassadors was to e transition of incoming students who came from many different and represented a wide variety of majors. Andreas Chen, a biochemistry major from Fort Smith, Ark. student ambassador and said he wanted to volunteer his time bee he believed the UA is a good university and he wants people t0 here. Taylor Broyles, a nursing major from Dallas, was another s 11 ambassador. She said she became a student ambassador because wanted to be more involved. T care about the future of our school, she said, l enjoy it ens u more involved in who the future students will be, because the well-being of our school. The Student Ambassadors also hosted special events gp Ready Razorback, an event that took place in early October prospective students and their families bringing the total nutf 1 people to more than 1,000. This event included more thorough v e -1 tn of the campus and a seminar at Bud Walton where students a nSP eC[ parents watched a video and received T-shirts. It also gave p u r students the chance to mingle and get to know each other. antf ' It ' s a fun organization that plugs you into campus more cfot 1 lows you to meet a different variety of students that you rmg usually meet, Broyles said. BY COURTNEY CAM pl ationat Association of Black Accountants First row L to R: Yolanda Carter, Dominique Hunter, Tabitha Lee, Kara Matthews, Keri Lynch; Second row: Whitnee Boyd, Brittany Payne, Amber Williams, Chanel Forte, Angele Doyne, Joann Jeremiah, Mallory Barker, Danielle Johnson; Third row: Danny Thompson, Nigel Chandler, Ryan Duncan, Marsha James, Jerrica Chika, Dalila Handy, Jean Jones, Kaytrisha Ruiz, Dexter Freeman fjationa Society of Black Engineers 244 Sophomore Kody Stuffelbeam, a stu¬ dent ambassador, leads a prospec¬ tive student and his tather down Senior Walk. The goal of the program was for cur¬ rent students to share their experience with prospective students and ease the transi¬ tion into life in Fay- Junior Allison Linden, another ambassador, shows prospective stu¬ dents the residence and dining halls on campus. The ambas¬ sadors led walking campus tours and residence hall tours six days a week every semester. PHOTOS BY STUDENT AMBASSADORS 245 Bryce Owesley uses flowers and puppy eyes trying to bring home the big bucks at the annual BYX date auction. Lucky ladies bid on the eligible bachelors in hopes of winning a date with them. The money the men net¬ ted went to charity. Showing off the goods, junior Seth Cordry was put up for auction for the an¬ nual BYX service auc¬ tion. The money from the auction goes to the BYX’s philanthro¬ py Camp Barnabas, a camp in Missouri for children with special needs. PHOTOS BY ERIKA SIMMONS 246 ORGANIZATIONS ational Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws L to R: Derrick Hartberger, Joseph Hall, Jordan Dickerson, Chris Carter, Chase Brodrick Omni First row L to R: Dustin Krein, Olivia Meeks, Sheri Frutiger. Sarah Burrow, Moriah Kramer, Abel Tomlinson; Second row: Travis Ed dings, Stephen Coger, Ian Horton, C.J. Atkins, Gladys Tiffany. Alejandro Auiles First row L to R: Carolyn Finnie, Megan Garner, Mallory Smith, Emily Walker. Gigi Holder; Second row: Darren McNeill, Pre¬ cious Temple, Shannon Sanders. Courtney Campbell. Robyn Cloud. Jonathan Carlsmith BETA UPSILON CHI First row L to R: Brittany Taylor. Megan Dunaway. Laura Car¬ penter; Second row: Megan Ellis, Sharon Linder. Dawna Beeler. Shannon Carpenter Yearbook l Upsilon Omicron am Brothers Under Christ has a busy year with functions, service and biggest pledge class yet In 2003 Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity ' s Xi chapter began at the Uni- versity of Arkansas. In its fourth year on campus, BYX has grown into brotherhood of more than one hundred members committed to fel- Ws hip and accountability. Tu ne men in this fraternity have had a tremendous impact on my an d I can ' t imagine any other people I would have rather gone r °ugh rny college experience with, said senior Thomas Duke, a founding father. the summer of 2006 several groups of BYX brothers used the break f or k rom sc hool as an opportunity to serve the Lord. Several mem- s Worked at Kankuk Kamps, Camp War Eagle, Pine Cove Christian m Ps and KALEO, which is a evangelical ministries project in Flori- I Earned about Kankuk through BYX and it was a great opportu- to serve the kids I worked with and the Lord, sophomore Heath said. Plus I got to get a lot closer to the brothers I worked 0 gained a greater understanding of servanthood. ctober proved to be the fraternity ' s busiest month with rush and tic- min g happening in a two week period. On Oct. 8 the brothers lOrrieco had bid d ay for their Delta pledge which had 50 members and was the ar gest nl H Y P edge class for the fraternity yet, as well as one of the largest P dgc c j bSes °n campus. Homecoming work began the next week, e Pledges began earning their points by working on the fraterni- y s fioc f i ' awn decorations, banner and other Homecoming activities. becoming was really intense, senior Daniel Godfrey said. I as our u a j 0rn ecoming chair and on the step team, so I had to delegate Caus res P° n sibi 1 ity to other guys. I picked the theme Dinosaurs be- °Ur S a b° U as °ld of a legacy as you can get. I was really proud of [ n b es who started work on it the day after bid day. They jumped bop. °°h direction. I couldn ' t be more happy with our showing and win. BYx f° r g r ° u ped with Sigma Phi Lambda and Gamma Eta sorority rew ecorn ing and this was the first time BYX had paired with a so- foj« j-Iq c 0ri f 0rn ecoming since their first year on campus. The fraternity ltl nued th f f 0r . e semester with various functions and service work e,r Philanthropy Camp Barnabas. BY BRANDON EDWARDS First row L to R: Amanda Cook, Kenna Primm, Kapra Stuffel- beam, Kody Stuffeibeam, Nicole Scogin, Rioarce Gonzales; Second row: Maggie Dietrich, Andreas Chen, Mirey Medina, Erin Davidson, Ashleigh Gibson, Cynthia Bonds, Keisha Fowler; Third row: Justin Johnson, Chelle McKenzie, Shahala Hanks, Aimee Jones, Will Roth, Bradley Ward, Chase Jones L to R: Janet Breda, Jadiann Thompson, Nichelle Sullivan, Jen¬ nifer Driesbach, Courtney Dixon First row L to R: Megan Burlan, Jessica Temple, Tanushree Thote, Miriam Defibaugh Chavez. mml Ambassadors First row L to R: Mary Coonley, Jacquelynn Bensing, Jennifer Dreisbach, Terry Vo, Jason Bosch; Second row; Robin Atkinson Roberto Noensie. Grant Spencer, Max Hoover, Jessica Farrell ORGANIZATIONS halls. Winning first place in the hog statue contest and second pla ce in the banner competition were two of the many things that helped seal the Quad ' s success. The group ' s Homecoming activities were funded by housing. The Quad did have a few problems with recruiting residents to help with activities and with time restrictions. I thought we did really well overall, Sam Hall said. I was happy with how we used what we had and I liked that we had a lot of involvement with the lawn. That was my favorite Homecoming event. The Quad senate met once a week to discuss new legislation and bills. The group also sponsored and participated in other activities throughout the year. The Quad co-sponsored a Halloween event with Reid Hall called Hell on the Hill, Midnight Breakfast during finals week, a study abroad dinner and Spring Carnival. Improvements to the Quads were also made by the senate, such as the addition of wire ' less access points throughout the residence halls. BY SHANNON SANDERS The Northwest Quad Hall Senate was a governing body made up of students elected by Northwest Quad residents. The senate was given a yearly budget and used those funds throughout the year to benefit the residents and organize programs. The group started the year off with a weekend retreat to Camp War Eagle. There, the members got to know each other, learn about their positions in senate and participate in group activities that pro¬ moted teamwork and leadership skills. Competing in homecoming was the Northwest Quad ' s main project last fall. The homecoming committee, chaired by senate mem¬ ber Sam Hall, participated in all 10 Living the Legacy homecoming events during the week leading up to the UA Homecoming football game. I was really proud of all our hard work and glad that the Quad actually participated this year, said Jessica Minard, a Northwest Quad senate member. We had a lot of fun getting to know the other senate members, too. This was the first year that the Quad participated in the Home¬ coming festivities, and they placed third overall among the residence Quad students build a rich tradition of excellence for a new residence hall ij of Women Engineers J . y h Hard at work, North¬ west Quad residents and senate mem¬ bers Kim Murray and Courtney Gray use bricks to weigh down the decorations on their Homecoming float. The dorm netted a third place overall finish in what was their first year to compete in the Homecoming festivities. Northwest Quad Senate members Courtney Gray and Holly Minard work on the Quad’s float for the Homecom¬ ing Parade. The hall ' s Homecoming com¬ mittee participated in all 10 Homecoming events throughout the week. PHOTOS BY STACY RYBURN NORTHWEST QUAD SENATE 249 Members of Zeta Tau Alpha show their spirit at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Unity Step Show. Bottom: Members of Kappa Kappa Gam¬ ma prepare for the Homecoming lawn decorating contest. PHOTOS BY TRISTAN EVANS AND ROBYN CLOUD Whether they were a pledge, an active member or an alumni, Greeks made connections with the university, the community and each other. These Greeks shared an indescribable friendship, a bond that would identify them as brothers and sisters throughout their lives. GREEK LIFE 251 qelta pL, delta f UA Founding Date May 15, 1957 Famous Alumni Jean Smart Nancy Grace Symbols Diamond Lion Colors Azure Blue White Biggest Event Rock-A-Thon ui my ., PHOTO BY TRISTAN EVANS Victoria Adams, Nadia Akbar, Sara Albrecht, Meghann Ashley, Emilie Ausmus, Ashley Autry, Lacey Barnett, Jac¬ queline Bennie, Myra Blackshire, Bailey Boyd, Amanda Boyle, Andrea Broshears, Meredith Brown, Brittany Brown, Juliette Burks, Leighann Buxton, Laura Carpenter, Jacqueline Carter, Gladdys Cox, Candice Cunningham, Juliana Curtis, Abby Daiker, Leah Daves, Erin Davidson, Rachael Davis, Melissa Day, Aubree Driscoll, Jamie Dunn, Jessica Durham, Laura Dyrhood, TaraBeth Echols, Catherine Erickson, Victoria Fabor, Dawn Gathercole, Amber Ghormley, Shannon Goforth, Alison Goodsell, Rae Grassle, Magen Griffin, Heather Gussy, Natalie Harp Anita Harp, Jillian Harper, Lauren Harrison, Anna Hawkins, Carolina Hazman, Lauren Hesseltine, Kelly Horton, Kristin Huber, Emily Huber, Callie Jackson, Lauren Johnston, Lauren Kempton, Megan Kutmas, Gracie Lambright, Whitney Lee, Virginia Lehner, Lauren Lilley, Kymberly Lo- chhaas, Sarah Logsdon, Ashley Lowry, Caitlin Malone, Elizabeth Manard, Jandy Mathias, Kailie McCampbell, Paisley McKinney, Lindsey Mclean, Rachael Meissner, Ashley Meyer, Amy Morrow, Molly Muck, Mallory Mul- roy, Ruthie Murray, Andrea Myers, Laura Myler, Monique Navarre, Virginia O’Connor, Lindsey Oliver, Kelly Parker, Amanda Peterson, Ember Phillips, Stephanie Pierce, Ja¬ mie Pierce, Desiree Pittman, Barbara Rawson, Lauren Roberts, April Robson, Chelsee Rogers, Lauren Roglef Ashley Rountree, Jessica Simpson, Amanda Simpson, Mallorie Sloan, Sarah Sparkman, Melodie Straughan, Samantha Sturm, Daniella Supple, Michelle Swan, Jessica Temple, Chelsea Thompson, Kathryn Todd, Melissa Tuttle, Mary Ulmer, Bethany Vangilder, Ashley Wagner, Nikki Walker, Terrica Weather¬ ford, Robyn Webster, Meggie White, Ashley Wiedower 252 GREEK LIFE AOPi member Hannah Roe relax¬ es and plays pool w ith her sorority sisters. COURTESY UA Founding Date August 29, 2006 Symbols Panda Rose Color Cardinal Biggest Event Strike Out Arthritis Christina Arcana, Hope Argo, Lisa Asbury, Sidney Bennett, Tiffany Berkemeyer, Brittany Booker, Catherine Breland, Ol¬ ivia Burnett, Adrianne Burris, Amanda Cains, Ashley Collins, Elizabeth Cone, Whitney Cooper, Alyssa Cunningham, Ol¬ ivia Daniel, Andrea Delicati, Allison Dent, Caroline Derby, Meagan Doyle, Courtney Duhamel, Sarah Duncan, Robin Edwards, Lauren Elridge, Rebecca Elliott, Jessica Feinman, Kimberly Fermaint, Zarah Fortune, Megan Franklin, Stacy Cadeke, Sarah Gammill, Jordan Garrett, Sarah Gavin, Jessica Graham, Rebecca Heflin, Alyssa Horlick, Karrie Hu¬ ber, Magie Johnson, Hannah Jordan, Kate Jordan, Kristen Jutras, Yerim Kim, Paige Kimbrough, Julianne Koch, Morgan Lindley, Tammy Lippert, Lauren Massey, Ashely McGehee, Stephanie McKenna, Claire McKinney, Tara McMahan, Jennifer Miller, Jordan Mooney, Meredith Moore, Brittany Murphy, Jessica Nichols, Micah Nolan, Katherine O’Connell, Lisa Ogier, Stephanie Olds, Monica Parrish, Katherine Perry, Saylor Prather, Aimee Pruett, Brittany Ramos, SaVannah Reading, Shannon Rehm, Hannah Roe, Jamie Rowland, Lindsey Sarratt, Allison Schmohl, Brit¬ tany Scott, Rebecca Shipp, Kelsey Smith, Marci Smith, Monique St. Pierre, Diana Taylor, Lacey Thorpe, Hilda Villafranca, Katie Watson, Brittany Weaver, Bethany Wildy, Sara Williams, Mary Wilson, Rachael Wright, Amy Yealy, Leeanne Young GREEK LIFE 253 UA Founding Date April 28, 1934 Famous Alumni Orville Redenbacher J.C. Penney Symbols Sickle, Sheath Crescent Colors Dark Green Gold Biggest Event Margaritaville 1 ir 1 iff i ;■� _ i 4 rSE T 1 f is Hf _r ■ .is r vu 4 4 i f%v Q|ml. « Chris Alexander, Kyle Avey, Reece Bailey, Joseph Ballard, Marshall Blinzer, James Cates, Michael Chan¬ dler, Jonathan Collum, Wesley Curry, David Davault, Jack Davis, Bodie Drake, Brady Eudy, Jeffery Filbin, Chris Gifford, Andrew Graham, Jerrod Harris, Chance Holland, Matthew Hughes, Sammuel McFadin, Grant McGinnis, Nathan Morton, Tyson Privett, Don Pruitt, Daniel Quinn, Raymond Quinton, Gerald Rag¬ land, Randall Ragon, Steven Raney, Peter Ratliff, Christopher Riggs, Daniel Robinson, Jason Schwieso, Kyle Slagle, James Swadley, Mitchell Thomas, Steven Warhurst, Christopher Weller, Charles Williams, Ja¬ cob Williams, Corey Wilson, Jacob Wooley 254 GREEK LIFE ac l l Bten alpha •pha Kappa Al- wWembers strut 4 1 eir stuff in the Union (Connections Lounge. The AKAs sponsored the Uni¬ ty Step Show every Year, and taught Members of,, other sororities how to move and shake. COURTESY PHOTO UA Founding Date March 26, 1976 Famous Alumni Rosa Parks Symbols Ivy Frog Colors Salmon Pink Apple Green Biggest Event Unity Step Show Lailda Nicole Blair, Zanetta Browning, Sheree Bynum, Mary Chu, Tina Fletcher, Kamuriel Flowers, Carmen Garrett, Teqienna Hawkins, Dominique Hunter, Keiana Hunter, Amanda Jones, Stacee Lambey, Fredisha Manning, Brooke McDowell, Melisa Monts, Kimberly Phillips, Mallory Smith, Brittney Vaughn, Kristen Wilkins, Shalamar Yarber GREEK LIFE 255 UA Founding Date April 27, 1975 Famous Alumni Thurgood Marshall, Martin Luther King Jr. Jesse Owens Symbol Egyptian Sphinx Colors Black Old Gold Biggest Event Miss Black and Gold Pageant Jamelle Brown, Antoine Dinka-Mba, Jonathan Edwards, Glen Jasper, DeMarquis Lloyd, Carl Mathis, Kyle Payne, Brandon Pickett, Cory Redden, Rufus Thrower III, Fourtune Utubor, Wes Weston, Brian Williams 256 GREEK LIFE Members of Chi Omega step during AKA Unity Step Show. PHOTO BY Tristan evans • UA Founding Date April 5, 1895 Famous Alumni Blanche Lincoln Lucy Liu Symbol Owl Colors Cardinal Straw Biggest Event The re-dedication of the Chi Omega Greek Theatre Morgan Adams, Laura Akin, Lauren Alexander, Betsy At¬ kins, Rachael Bailey, Colby Baker, Alex Baldwin, Ashlea Banick, Katherine Banks, Kim Barringer, Erin Baskin, Sarah Bell, Chelsea Blackwell, Britton Blough, Brittany Bluethman, Mary Bowden, Sarah Bowen, Elizabeth Brandecker, Lauren Bratcher, Jennifer Brenner, Kelly Brenner, Rebecca Brown, Catherine Bulger, Haley Burkert, Leah Camp, Hannah Cohn, Katie Collins, Lauren Collins, Rebekah Connell, Caroline Cook, Monica Cooper, Ashley Cunningham, Ruth Curtner, Paige Dallas, Kate Daniel, Hannah Davidson, Courtney Day, Lillian Deacon, Melissa Dougherty, Sarah Douglas, Cassie Drake, Ashley Driver, Helen Duke, Allyson Dunnaway, Sarah Dupre, Jessica Edwards, Kristen Exendine, Natalie Feldman, Kathryn Fiser, Kellye Flemming, Audra Floyd, Jessica For¬ tune, Cameron Foster, Katy Frederick, Josylin Freeman, Eryn French, Kristen Frierson, Courtney Fuller, Elizabeth Gabbie, Drew Garrison, Tara Gartman, Lauren Gibbons, Kristen Giv¬ ens, Sarah Glover, Holly Greenway, Whitney Grounds, Mer¬ ry Helen Gruby, Ann Gunti, Ashley Hale, Whitney Hansen, Amy Harsh, Jennifer Hart, Rachel Hartz, Erin Hawkes, Jessica Henson, Haven Hestir, Allison Hill, Kate Hill, Kristen Hill, Emily Hollingsworth, Blaire Holmes, Laura Hutton, Amber Iglehart, Sara Jackson, Brooke Jackson, Jordan Jackson, Suzanne Jansen, Kelly Jensen, Ann a Jeter, Kelsey Jeter, Kirby Jett, Lindsay Johanson, Kori Johnson, Jessica Jones, Laura Jordan, Kelly Kavanaugh, Courtney Kell, Allie Kelly, Amalie Kennedy, Kendall Key, Ashley Kimberling, Charity Kincannon, Erin King, Grace Kueser, Katherine Lafargue, Sara Lawson, Rhonda Lewallen, Sarah Lightle, Mary Elizabeth Liles, Melissa Lomax, Meredith Looney, Kathryn Luttrell, Ashley Lynch, Joanna Lynch, Whitney Lynch, Shalane Maestri, Christine Marks, Melissa Mathews, Maggie Mathis, Kati Mayer, Megan McCain, Kather¬ ine McCann, Katie McClure, Meredith McGee, Holly McGee, Katie McPhail, Maggie Meadors, Emily Medford, Laurel Medlock, Megan Meier, Molly Metrailer, Kristi Miller, Rebecca Miller, Michelle Miller, Laura Miller, Elizabeth Millsap, Molly Mitchell, Haley Mize, Logan Molock, Megan Moore, Lindley Moore, Molly Morril, Mary Morrison, Kathryn Morrison, Meredith Moser, Molly Muller, Melissa Muncy, Lindsay Murchison, Charlotte Muse, Mallory Nash, Lacey Nash, Alicia New, Julia Nipper, Paige Oliver, Blair Osborn, Sarah Parker, Rachel Parker, Jody Parkerson, Claire Parnell, Claire Patterson, Nancy Pen- dergrast, Le xie Pennington, Mallory Pettigrew, Christine Pickard, Viki Polskaya, Veronika Polskaya, Brianna Powell, Kimberly Powell, Nicole Powell, Kali Ragland, Kathrin Raines, Lindsey Reed, Jennifer Reeves, Shea Renfroe, Rebecca Renner, Melissa Richardson, Laura Richmond, Kathryn Rinnert, Cynthia Roberts, Cara Rochelle, Abby Roeder, Chelsea Rose, Sarah Ross, Jessie Schroeder, Katelyn Simmons, Tara Skinner, Lisa Skinner, Lauren Slabaugh, Lauren Smith, Melissa Smith, Amy Smith, Lindsey Smith, Casey Sowers, Suzannah Spratlin, Sarah Jane Spratlin, Katy Spurlock, Natalie Stagg, Marjorie Staton, Baily Steelman, Gail Stratton, Whitney Swearengin, Jessi Taegtmeyer, Melissa Tatman, Isabelle Taylor, Natalie Thibodeaux, Whitney Thibodeaux, Ken¬ dall Thomas, Sarah Topham, Amanda Troutt, Sara Tucker, Lauren Tujague, Claire Ulmer, Mia Vaughn, Christina Walls, Signe Walsh, Anna Watkins, Olivia Welch, Casey White, Carly White, Kendall White, Elizabeth Wilkerson, Jacquelyn Wolf, Jordan Wright, Leah Wright GREEK LIFE 257 delta delta deltcRle I UA Founding Date November 15, 1913 Famous Alumni Farrah Fawcett Donna Axum, Arkansas’ first Miss America Symbols Dolphin, Pearl Pine Tree Colors Blue, Gold Silver Biggest Event Pancake Pig Out for St. Jude Meredith Adams, Whitney Allen, Ashley Anderson, Leslie Andef son, Monica Ashcraft, Jacqelyn Backus, Ali Bailey, Aleisha Bailey; Amanda Barnett, Christie Bates, Megyn Bell, Brittany Bennett, J e Bennett, Erica Benton, Ashley Bibbs, Alex Bickell, Jessica Billing ' Morgan Blamer, Kelly Blanchard, Audrey Blaylock, Morgan Bodi Brook Bolin, Kendall Bollen, Kristen Borg, Lindsey Bosche, Tara Bo ers, Jill Briggs, Beth Brooks, Whitney Burgess, Geri Beth Burkett, c ily Burkhead, Caroline Cains, Stacey Calloway, Brittani Calvin, J u ' Cash ' ha Canepari, Kacee Caple, Kaci Capps, Kyndal Capps, Josy Kaitlin Castleberry, Anna Cathey, Sarah Chilton, Kate Chisen Katie Clements, Lindsey Cloutier, Emily Cole, Whitney Coleman, Compton, Camille Cook, Kali Copeland, Kinley Cross, Page Dani Kayla Daniels, Allison Davis, Amy Davis, Jennifer Davis, Melissa D |C inson, Rachel Dill, Ashley Dorr, Catherine Doss, Melissa Dougf er Allison Douglas, Julie Duke, Emily Duncan, Mallory Dunseath, All s Easley, Maurie Edwards, Elizabeth Elam, Brooke English, Chevis E n M lish, Sunni Epstein, Brittany Ezell, Molly Farren, Amanda Fawcet Feimster, Becca Fergus, Emily Fitzgerald, Leah Floyd, Lindsey Jules Fratesi, Rachel Fulcher, Rachel Furnish, Lauren Garrett, F o ' B ecco Garrison, Rebecca Gehring, Shea Gibbs, Chelsea Goff, Stacia GOS ' nell, Alex Graham, Clancy Graham, Holly Gray, Jessie Gray. C tine Grosso, Annaleigh Harper, Sarah Harris, Megan Hazlett, Ko Hensley, Laura Herron, Ashely Hilborn, Emily Hill, Amanda Ho Nicki Hogue, Ashton Honey, Casey Hooker, Carla Hugg, Mary Hui, Chelsi Isbell, Emili Jack, Courtney Jackson, Andrea Jacobs, Alex Jenner, Mallory Johnso ' Taylor Johnson, Melissa Kershaw, Kristina Kilgore, Cassie Kirk, Natalie Korte, Kara Kullander, Morgan Langford, Melinda Larson, Lori Lassiter, Natalie Lecoin ' Cara Letzig, Claire Lewis, Mary Catherine Lewis, Megan Lomax, Heather Long, Ashley Lynch, Lindsey Maddox, Elizabeth Manney, Jessica March, Hann Martin, Hillary McChristian, Katy McClish, Lauren McConnell, Charlsey McDowell, Lindsey McGaugh, Anna McGraw, Layna McGuire, Heather McNo 1 Jenna McPherson, Emily Middleton, Stacey Miller, Katy Millerd, Whitney Moffitt, Taylor Mortimer, Meagan Murphy, Mollie Murphy, Marla Naiman, Brittany N e NUirnuM, • Jennifer Nicodemus, Cat Nipper, Sydney Norwood, Sarah Obrien, Stacia Outten, Sarah Overstreet, Natalie Parker, Andrea Parnell, Erin Petrus, Liz Poff Pollock, Laura Pouncey, Ashley Powers, Catherin Quinn, Allie Reese, Cathryn Reeves, Natalie Reis, Stephanie Renard, Kaylen Revels, Lauren Reynolds, As Richardson, Katie Roberts, Kristin Rodriguez, Laura Rodriguez, Jillian Sandore, Erika Schiff, Bekah Schuhknecht, Kasey Selby, Rachel Shadid, Ashley Sh ' Chelsea Slone, Courtney Smart, Hayden Smith, Lindsey Smith, Natalie Smith, Seaghan Smith, Sarah Snyder, Kayla Sontag, Elisabeth Sorrell, Brittany SP er Meagan Steen, Murry Steen, Lauren Sullivant, Katie Sweeten, Starre Swink, Mandy Taliaferro, Candace Taylor, Heather Taylor, Erin Telfer, Shelby Tetens, Thompson, Meagan Thompson, Abigail Tucker, Emily Vasgaard, Emily Walker, Kelsey Walker, Collin Ward, Lauren Webb, Whitney Westbrook, Amanda Wha Jessica White, Caitlin Wilcox, Cassie Williams, Meagan Williamson, Taylor Williamson, Holly Wilson, Kristi Witcher, Nicki Woosley 258 GREEK LIFE delta sigm delta S A member of Delta Sigma Theta pins a ribbon on a student as a reminder (Br¬ ing the NPHC ilV Awareness event in the Union Con¬ nections Lounge. PHOTO BY MALLO¬ RY SMITH UA Founding Date March 24, 1974 Famous Alumni Shirley Chisholm Ruby Dee Davis Symbol Elephant Colors Crimson Cream Biggest Event Hurricane Katrina Memorial Latoya Allen, Morgan Armstrong, Jessica Bowers, Whitney Boyd, Latrice Duncan, Charity Forrest, Chanel Forte, Dalila Handy, Morgan Harper, Bronze Hill, Gigi Holder, Falon Horton, Catandra Johnson, Kendra John¬ son, Leslie Johnson, Camilla Kelly, Tabitha Lee, Jona Mathis, Kara Mathews, h’Elena Pleasant, Kelly Williams GREEK LIFE 259 UA Founding Date October 2, 1954 Famous Alumni Pat Green Symbols Pearls Rubies Colors Green, Gold White Biggest Event Farmhouse Hay Ride Members df i_ i2L pURTES Nathan Brown, Kris Bunnell, Joshua Evatt, T.J. Haynes, Grant Hunt, Clay Lance, Marcus Looney, Michael May, Ryan Siebenmorgen 260 GREEK LIFE UA Founding Date April 30, 1989 Famous Alumni Ali Landry Georgia O’Keeffe Symbols Dagger Nautilus Shell Colors Olive Green White Biggest Event Greekman Pageant q an telle Abbott, Mindi Brinkley, Christina Qddell, Erica Dow, Dawn Ewing, Ashley 12 9erald, Angie Fletcher, Tiffany Hays, An- Hecksher, Jenna Hyslop, Abby Keffler, y h Kutac, Lindsey Loftin, Lauren Mooney, 1 n ey Moore, Jennifer Pyle, Victoria Shep- rc) ' Silverman, Melissa Webb, Lauren Km 501 1 ' ' za,D eth Ashworth, Gina Bailey, q ne Gastleberry, Katie Compton, Sarah °Ppola, Lauren Craig, Amanda Cross, Kel- q. 0na| dson, Stephanie Elliot, Kara Glenn, g r ns na Grantham, Amanda Haguewood, c ° ndi Hamilton, Blaire Hanson, Libby Hauser, nst| na Hudgins, Megan James, Megan c Q| nford, Claire Martin, Rachel Martin, Ra- 0 McDonald, Kelsie Moger, Julie Peters, q Co e Scogin, Tarrin Scullawl, Haley Shollmier, Br 0 J enr ie Weaver, Heather Wood, $ 1 Qn Y York, Julie Abbott, Elise Arensberg, Ql nnon Br °wn, Malisha Edwards-Brown, ' stine Browning, Emily Burrow, Jessica p Qj rson ' Barbara Clinkscales, Valorie Corley, ers ' 9e Damron ' Spencer Eddy, Lauren Flow- Q r ' AfT| cinda Frantz, Amy Freeman, Katie p Q arr L Paige Griswold, Jordan Harper, Hya 61 at ‘ e Hu ' Duc Hu yhn, Carrie L Q[N] e ' Rc, ahel Jones, Brianne Kline, Chelsea e °r, Bethany Larson, Sara Laughinghouse, Raychel Malone, Amanda Marrs, Cheyenne Matthews, Allison McGuire, Tiffany Miller, Nikki Morrow, Melinda T w Caroline Nardi, Lindsay Powers, Marlee Prall, Meagan Rogers, Alison Starr, Donna Stone, Kapra Stuffelbeam, Kody Stuffelbeam, Ashley Trimble, Jordan ren r ■ ( ara Von derBruegge, Natalie White, Alison Williams, Brooke Williams, Rebecca Zabinski, Stephanie Anderson, Jessica Andrews, Maddie Archer, Lau- CcTti Qiley ' r ' st ‘ n Barbee, Emily Barnes, Katie Baum, Becca Bell, Laura Binne, Sarah Burrow, Kira Canada, Courtney Chandler, DeDe Cole, Lauren Coleman, q ln onn s ' Katlyn Cox, Chesley Curry, Jennifer Daniel, Briana Estrello, Lindsay Fiedler, Lauren Filmer, Claire Fiscus, Lauren Folland, Cheri Garrett, Mollie Je n ' ara Glass, Jaime Grant, Katie Green, Rebekah Greene, Natalie Hampton, Sarah Hicks, Alison Hoffman, Mary Lauren Hollis, Julie Jewett, Brynn Jones, Britt 6r eller ' Anclie Kostaras, Mariah Kramer, Ashley Lara, Madalene Major, Mary Mann, Ryan Montalbo, Sara-Kate Morgan, Amy Morley, Courtney Murphy, y Qn Qn Y Pennington, Alyssa Pipho, Jackie Ponder, Allison Raley, Sarah Rigby, Chelsea Riley, Carrie Roberts, Mary Beth Rohr, Richelle Strong, Julia Thweatt, Deni 2Q nt, Jordan Wallace, Kayla Wallace, Kristin Watson, Alex Wilcox, Whitney Williams, Katie Willis, Allison Wilson, Jamie Winfrey, Alex Wiseman, Kristin Young GREEK LIFE 261 OWpPPu kappa UA Founding Date April 19, 1925 Famous Alumni Ashley Judd Symbols Owl, Key Fleur-de-lis Colors Light Blue Dark Blue Biggest Event Kappa Con Queso kappa gamma mma Members of Kappa Kappa Gamma line up on the roof of their house to show off their lawn decorations .for Amy Acuff, Whitney Allison, Marissa Amerine, Katie Anderson, Caroline Ashby, Ashley Avra, Kasey Barber, Brady Barnes, Sarah Barrow, Jacqueline Barry, Lindsey Bass, Amy Bates, Layne Baxter, Taylor Beam, Kalee Beason, Katie Beeler, Mea- gan Binns, Courtney Bishop, Kirsten Blowers, Kaylea Booth, Rebecca Bradley, Jessica Bragg, Jourdan Benton, Caroline Bridges, Britney Brown, Lindsey Brown, Mallory Brown, Meghan Brown, Molly Bryant, Jessica Buckler, Chelsea Caldwell, Kristen Cardwell, Rachel Carlisle, Rebecca Carlisle, Becca Carlson, Georgeanne Carpenter, Adrianne Caspari, Allyson Cate, Jordan Ceola, Lesley Charles, Elizabeth Chenoweth, Lindsey Chomiuk, Andrea Coker, Megan Coker, Laura Cole, Kristen Collier, Lianne Collier, Kim Collom, Christin Cooke, Anna Cot¬ trell, Jennifer Counce, Meredith counce, Kady Courtney, Lau¬ ren Courtway, Lauren Cranston, Jennifer Culver, Jillian Curry, Stephanie Danforth, Madison Daniel, Ashley Davidson, Ra¬ chel Davis, Sarah Baker Davis, Ellen Dean, Kelly Dean, Ashley Dixon, Katy Drake, Hannah Duell, Charlie Dyer, Elissa Edwards, Lindsay Edwards, Katie Ellis, Katie Fisher, Emily Fleeman, Kel¬ ley Ford, Meredith Frieberg, Ally Fulks, Claire fulton, Brianna Gamble, Autumn Gardner, Rachael Gatewood, Brooke Gill Jennifer Gladden, Kristina Godfrey, Brittany Goings, Taylor Goins, Mallory Gamling, Katelyn Graves, Hannah Green, Kay¬ la Green, Dayna Gretz, Tamara Gretz, Lauren Griffin, Brittany Hambuchen, Christi Hankins, Jenny Hardin, Lacey Harrs, Evan Hawkins, Britney Haynes, Rebecca Henderson, Jarel Hendricks, Emily Hoard, Katie Hoard, Jessica Hobbs, Erin Holifield, Elli Horn, Laura Houser, Amanda Hymas, Jenna Hyndman, Maura Johnson, Ashley Jones, Lauren Jordan, Rebecca Julian, Maeve Kamerman, Danielle Keener, Grace Kelley, Hannaah Kennedy, Ashley Kersieck, Celeste Kinney, Peyton Kizzire, Kalie Knight, Tina Korbe, Kelli Kostelnik, Hallie Larson, Laura Lester, Tara Level, Ellen Lindsey, Melinda Long, Kamri Mack, Marci Manley, Mallory Maulden, Megan McConnell, Clare McCreery, Ashley McDonald, Mikki McHaney, Lindsey Mehall, Lindy Milburn, Callie Moll, Kristin Monnig, Whitney Moore, Lauren Morgan, Rachel Morris, Natalie Morrison, Jessica Mullican, Simone Mullinax, Stephanie Murdaugh, Jerra Nalley, Alex Nichols, Stephanie Nichols, Rachel Norman, Casey Nowell, Hunter Ochsner, Sydney Omar, Mallory O’Neal, Laura Parrott, Kiley Patterson, Andrea Peerson, Sarah Phillips, Allison Pipkin. Morgan Plumlee, Michelle Pope, Kenlie Posey, Tara Powell, Amber Pruett, Mary Pruitt, Caroline Puddephatt, Erica Purdy, Kaitlin Rasburry, Annie Ratliff, Kaitlin Renner, Mary Reinhart, Bourgan Reynolds, Jordan Richter, Rachael Rickels, Anna Roblee, Sonni Rodgers, Emily Roetzel, Amanda Rosen, Hillary Rutledge, Caroline Sain, Lauren Saint, Carla Sawatski. Johanna Sawatski, Kate Sbarra, Sarah Scott, Claire Scruggs, Clare Selig, Hannah Sheltong, Mallory Smith, Margaret Smith, Nicole Smith, Rachael Smith, Brooke South, Megan Souto, Whitney Spencer, Leah Stamper, Natalie Stearman, Emily Striegler, Jessica Stuetelburg, Allison Tabor, Victoria Tappan, Brittany Taylor, Susi Taylor, Kelly Teague, Tara Teff, Sarah Thomson, Eden Thompson, Anna Tomlinson, Samantha Treat, Jaclyn Tucker, Corrie Tucker, Corey Tull, Lara Upshaw, Molly Volmer, Molly Von Behren, Jenny Waggoner, Allison Waldrip, Emily Walker, Jennifer Walker, Megan Wallace, Abbie Weaver, Mary Webb, Tera Shea White, Alice Whitlow, Hannah Williams, Jill Williams, Kelly Williams, Amy Wilsie, Leah Wilson, Emily Wood, Elizabeth Wolfe, Mandy Wooten, Jenna Wyatt, Malarie Yocum, Shawna Young 262 GREEK LIFE kqppa siama s jQ r kappa sigma UA Founding Date May, 29 1890 Famous Alumni John Futrall, Jerry Jones Symbols Star Crescent Colors Scarlet, White Emerald Green Biggest Event Row Week Volleyball Tournament John Aldworth, Joel Alexander, Steven Alexander, Jeff Allison, Stephen Allmond, Sean Alston, Tyler Anderson, Harvie Attwood, Hastings Atwood, Brian Bailey, Paul Becton, Ryan Belcher, Fletcher Bennett, Matthew Ben¬ son, Ryan Beserra, Ryan Bettis, Cory Biggs, Christian Bil- heimer, Benjamin Blakeman, Chistopher Bobbitt, Jones Bobby, Jason Patrick Bobo, Justin Boeving, Tyler Bone, Byron Bowen, Parke Breedlove, Johnny Brewer, Will Brick, Matthew Brown, Tyler Brown, Nick Brant, Rivers Bryant, Weston Bryant, Brett Buresh, Tanner Burks, Ster- ' • n 9 Burns, Phillip Carden, David Carlisle, Drew Carter, Joseph Case, Jon Chang, Lewis Chase, Adam Chudy, Chris Chunn, James Clark, Kyle Clark, Rob Clements, Craig Cockrell, Jared Coleman, Nicholas Coleman, Mitchell Cooper, Tyler Cooper, Brandon Corn, Scott Coulter, Bryant Crooks, Dustin Cross, Jake Curtis, Jer- erT| y Curton, Jonathqn Davidson, Jeffrey Davis, Adam Day, Timothy Dejarnette, Andrew Delatin, Joe Denton, Keith Dickinson, John Doherty, Baxter Drennon, Jonas Dunnaway, James Dutton, Kelsey Edwards, Andrew Endicott, Shane Eoff, Jack Eubanks, Alex Fitzhugh, Jus- Foshee, Luke Fries, Patrick Frizzell, Michael Gaskill, Joseph Gray, Chase Grounds, John Guerin, John Hag- er ' Ben Hale, Scott Hale, John Halley, Zachary Harper, Adam Harrell, Dane Harris, Robert Hatchett, Scott Hayes, Steven Head, Aaron Heffington, Ross Hensley, Jonathan Hicks, Ryan Hicks, Alex Hoge, Bryan Holliday, Kyle Holmes, James Holton, Tanner Horn, Jacob Howell, Andrew Humphreys, Tyler Humphries, Lyle Hunsicker, Harrison Hunt, Randall Hurban, Chad Jarrell, Dustin Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Blake Jones, Brad Jones, Welsey Jordan, Cody Kees, Austin King, Zach Kiser, Matthew Lamb, Nathan Lamb, Wesley Lamb, Joseph Lance, Scott Lar, Andrew LeNarz, Barrett Little, Weldon Locker, Chris Loewer, Daniel Loftin, Alex Long, Stan¬ ly Luker, Evan Maguire, Matthew Marsh, Ryan Mattiza, Jeremiah McCaslin, Jonathan McCaslin, Matt McClanahan, Brian McClure, Robert McClure, Chris McDearmon, Will McElrath, Tyler McMahan, John McMinn, Matt Milburn, Matt Miller, Rob Miller, T.J. Mohler, Jaffet Mooney, Jerry Morgan, Nick Nabholz, Phil Neri, Tyler Newton, Corey Nichols, John Noland, Chase Osborne, Matt Ozee, Tyler Pack, Jake Para, Jared Para, Jason Pelton, Justin Pierce, p hillip Pool, Caleb Poole, Jordan Powell, Andrew Prendergast, Charles Preist III, Thomas Pryor, Ben Radcliffe, Patrick Reed, Will Richards, Trey Richardson, Jacob Todd Roberts, William Roberts, Clint Roth, Will Roth, Tyler Royer, Joshua Rupe, Austin Samples, Colin Savelis, Jake Scott, Trey Shaw III, Mason Shirey, Derek Simpson, Chris Skelton, William Slabaugh, William Smith IV, Brad Smith, Charles Smith, Daniel Smith, Keaton Smith, Sam Stacy, Josh Stanfill, Mac Stephen, Chase Studevant, Channin Tacito, Preston Tackett, Phillip Tomlinson, Jordan Tortorich, Jared Truelove, Brandon Trusell, Robert Turley, John Tur- Pin, Luke Vammen, Anthony Westeinde, Kasey Walker, Michael Warren, Jonathan Welch, Robert Wells, Wade Westmoreland, Caleb Whiteside, Quinten Whiteside, Jackson Whitfield, Zach Williams, Alex Wilson, Kevin Woodworth, Adam Woolard GREEK LIFE 263 lambda UA Founding Date May 23, 1925 Famous Alumni Harry S. Truman Symbols White Rose, Cross Crescent Colors Purple, Green Gold Biggest Event Watermelon Bust m 1,r Bt {- jMg ' % J - ■ £11 jOre3_ai Derek Abrams, David Arnold, Ado Becker, Trevor Behm, Brent jarano, Justin Bentley, David BinSj ham, Patrick Bowen, Daniel Brig ' Brittain, Kyle Britton, J ustl Greg kart- Jeff Brooks, Ryan Buck, Blake Burci Ranger Cargile, Kevin Casey- Chiu, Alex Clark, Patrick Clark, Claus, Nick Corcoran, Brad C r ° sS field, Tyler Cukar, Jeb Davis, Le Davis, Rob Dillion, Grant DuBo 1 - Robert Dudley, Robert Dunca n ' Alex Edington, Cody Elrod, Tann Erickson, Tristan Evans, Brandon guson, Justin Ferguson, Colby erhut, Bret Fleck, Alex Font, J a5 ° Frans, Dave Gelman, Will Gilevs ' Nate Gray, Peyton GreenWd ' Wes Greer, Carl Gremminger, An Guinn, Derek Hall, David HooQ e ' Burt Hicks, Patrick Hoffman, G° re Hollis, Zack Hulett, Michael Hyld ' Harrison Johnson, Tanner Kil ' Mason Kirksey, Ryan Knauer, S phen Koehler, Ross Lowered Drew Ledbetter, Austin Lewis, 0 Lindley, Jubal Lindsay, Mark l° r 9 John Mallory, Ramsey Marsh Brady Martin, John Mason, D u ° n McClellan, Nick McCurry, Cole Meger, Garrett Meier, Tyler Mills, Taylor Mooney, Eric Morrison, Adam Mowery ers, Rob Myers, Stephen Napurano, Stephan Nazarian, Joe Neubauer, John Nguyen, Joey Noga, Daivd Orr, Drew Parsons, Phillips, Tyler Prude, Casey Reep, Kyle Rice, Jason Ryburn, Ben Sapp, Dave Sawyer, Kit Schirmer, Hans Schleimer, Brad Schuck, Nathan Seitz, Bryan Muehleman, Dave Mumert, Garrett Ruben Paulino, Marc Phan, Brandon Shear Andrew Shelor, Robert Spears, Kyle Starek, Jack Steinhafel, Jordan Steinhaus, Shea Tedford, Nash Thomas, Jordan Thompson, Phillip Thrift, Kendall Tran, dryc e Tritt, Brad Underwood, Matt Vaccarro, Aaron Vasgaard, Drew Waddell, Thomas Welch, Kevin White, Jamie Willbanks, Blake Williams, Brandon Wingfield, $ta v Wright, Will Young, Ryan Youngblood 264 GREEK LIFE UA Founding Date December 7, 1974 Famous Alumni Corliss Williamson Ken Hamlin Colors Royal Purple Old Gold Biggest Event Que Week Activ e Members: Hezekiah Gatson, Jonathan Modica, Stephon Latham, Devin Trader, Trevin Ware GREEK LIFE 265 phi beta siama ■ • ■ phi beta sigmaWhlte UA Founding Date Spring 1978 Famous Alumni Jerry Rice Symbols Carnation Dove Colors Royal Blue Pure White Biggest Event Sigma Week Patrick Moore, Derek Davis, and Quantrell Willis 266 GREEK LIFE phi delt A representative of Phi Delta Theta performs during th© Greekman Pageant. PHOTO BY STACY RYBURN UA Founding Date October 8, 1948 Famous Alumni John Tyson, Tyson Foods, Inc. CEO Symbols Sword Shield Colors Ardent 8c Azure Biggest Event Casino Night to benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital Wes Allen, Matt Allen, James Allen, Jimmy Anderson, Nick Andrews, Mat¬ thew Angulo, Addison Anthony, Scott Bacon, William Bailey, Austin Barclay, Chandler Barron, David Bartlett, Reid Beauchamp, Jeffrey Bemberg, Philip Bemberg, Alex Beneke, John Ben¬ ton, John Benton, Chris Berezansky, Josh Biddulph, Brad Booth, London Boykin, Ryan Bridges, Ryan Bridges, Brad Briggs, Ben Buergler, Ray Bur¬ bank, David Burgher, Peter Burrow, Owen Canfield, Christopher Carland, Andrew Carle, Reed Chandler, Brian Cherry, Jeff Chipman, Tim Ciaboc- c hi, Luke Clements, Alistair Cook, Oewitt Corrigan, Will Creyer, Caleb Cross, Robert Darnell, Blake Davis, John Dean, Brett DeCoursey, Drew Dejocio, Daivd Del Sol, Gregory De- ,Un g, Jeffrey Dickason, Joe Dickson, Chase Diemer, John Douville, Blake Downing, Brent Dunham, Miles Ea- s °n, Jacob Evans, Grant Feltner, Eric Felton, Morgan Flynn, Taylor Friesen- bahn, Zach Gairhan, Zach Garrison, Wesley George, Ryan Gibson, Zach Clover, Matthew Green, Patrick Grin- n on, Niklas Harper, Tyler Hayes, Hamilton Hedrick, Wes Henry, Brad Hesselbein, Andrew Hinojosa, Grayson Hinojosa, Matt Holliman, Seth Hollingsworth, William Hoofman, Jake Houser, Blake Howard, Eric Hurley, Bill Jacobs, Seth Jewell, Jordan Jones, Jordin Jones, Nick Kalina, Janrett Karrington, Will Keener, Michael Lane, Marshall Laney, Max Lavie, Michael Lay, John Leach, Matthey Lehner, Mark Leinhart, Paul Lincicome, John Livingston, Andrew Manning, Matt Marshall, Phillip Matlock, Michael McBride, Tyler McGhee, Zack McKinnon, Michael Mitchell, Justus Moll, Chris Moore. Will Morrow, Ste¬ phen Muawad, Matt Newman, Chris Newton, Alex Neirling, Hunter Nunn, Ryan O ' Quinn, Brett Parker, Christopher Pezoulas, Shawn Philpot, Keith Pipho, Chase Pitner, Greg Post, Colt Puterbaugh, William Putman, Dylan Ray, Joey Richie, Matt Robertson, Brent Robinson, Rodrigo Rojas, Gabriel Rojas, Kirk Schaffer, Spencer Shadrach, Ryan Shannon, Robert Sharp, Ben Short, John Schults, Michael Shuman, Brandon Smith, Jay Staley, Matt Stauffer, Chris Stec, Jeff Stotts, Aaron Strobel, Matt Strom, Kyle Stroud, Bo Taliaferro, Ian Vanuen, Austin Villanueva, Derek Villemez, Paul Waddell, Austin Watkins, Rich¬ ard Watkins, Cody Webb, Trey Wetzel, Justin Whiddon, Nick White, Jordan Wright GREEK LIFE 267 UA Founding Date May 10, 1969 Famous Alumni Johnny Carson Symbol Black Diamond Colors Purple White Biggest Event Fiji Islander A member of Phi Gamma Delta competes in the Kappa Delta Greekman Pag- eant. PHOTO BY STACY RYBURN Aaron Ablondi, Tyler An¬ gel, Tyler Barham, Cameron Brown, Jeff Burns, Alex Burris, Carter Calico, Sean Cannon, Dave Carver, Jamey Chase, Brady Cress, Chad Devoll, Bo Dougherty, Eric Fay, Derek Gordon, Mark Harshfield, Trey Harshfield, Colin Harvill, Blake Hierholzer, Parker Higgs, Eric Hoyt, Alex Irving, Anthony Jones, Bobby Kirwan, Alex Knight, Adam Loos, Charles McDougal, Steven McKee, Russell Moore, Mark Newlin, Steve Phillips, John Ridley, Ryan Ruffing, Brian Sargent, Adam Sartin, Brett Selly, Mitch Slaughter, Evan Stallings, Tyler Suddereth, Adam Teague, Andrew Wangler, Frankie Whitehead, Ryan Wilmes 268 GREEK LIFE wine and silver blue pi beta phi UA Founding Date 1909 Famous Alumni Jennifer Garner Symbols Arrows Angels Colors Wine Silver Blue Biggest Event Family Weekend 5K benefiting Children’s Literacy Lauren Abshier, Heather Ainsley, Mary Kathryn Allen, Megan Allen, Jana Alston, Laurie Anderson, Scarlet Andrews, Christina Antley, Sarah Applegate, Suzanne Area, Sydney Baker, Cassie Ballew, Elizabeth Barnard, Stephanie Beard, Stephanie Beavers, Tara Beebe, Courtney Bickel, Brittany Bishop, Taryn Blocker, Mat- tie Bookhout, Leslie Bowers, Taylor Broyles, Michelle Bruxvoort, Kristen Bumpass, Beth Burkhalter, Elizabeth Busby, Emily Carden, Staci Carpenter, Ashleigh Carter, Katie Cash, Rachel Cashion, Sara Cate, Mary Kate Chambliss, Whitney Chancellor, Cheyenne Christes- s °n, Adrielle Churchill, Catherine Clemmer, Blair Cocanower, Emily Cohen, Amanda Cook, Kristen Cooper, Allison Corbin, Kaylee Cox, Sarah Crandall, Hannah Cuppett, Micah Dale, Leah Daniels, Danielle Dougherty, Hannah Davis, Sarah Diaz, Maggie Deit- r| ch, Sarah Douglas, Lyndsay Duncan, Annie Dunning, Erin Edwards, Lauren Edwards, Jessica Ellis, Stacie Ellis, Whitney Emde, Sarah Evans, Rebekah Fess, Sarah Fess, Leah Finn, Sarah Finn, Candel Fisher, Emily Fitzgerald, Katie Fourmy, Jennifer Free, Rachel Freyman, Kath- orine Fuller, Ashley Gardener, Killey Garrott, Elizabeth Carton, Lindsey Gentry, Megan Ghormley, Rachel Gibson, Lindsey Gillham, Ashley Goldman, Whitney Goodyear, Leah Graham, Kelsey Gray, Rachel priffin, Margaret Grisham, Bekah Hale, Susanna Hall, Justine Hamilton, Danielle Hardy, Jamie Hargis, Brett Harmon, Christina Harter, Katie Henry, Ash- ° n Hickey, Suzanne Hill, Kara Hilliard, Katie Hilliard, Jessica Hinson, Ginny Hock, Alison Hodge, Mary Dudley Hodges, Alice Hogue, Molly Hogue, Kristie Holman, Rachel Hope, Sarah Hudson, Dana Huggins, Kristi Hunter, Jessica Ingram, Locke Issacson, Haven Jaggers, Christy Jeffrey, Ashley Jenkins, Caitlin Johnson, Deborah Johnson, Lindsay Johnson, Whitney Johnson, Erin Jones, Jamie Jones, Jennifer Jones, Kelsey Jones, Catherine Keeter, Jessica L°ce, Savannah Lamb, Emily Lambert, Sidney Leasure, Kallie Lederman, Kara Leidecker, Mary Susan Ligon, Kate Limbird, Jenni Lindsey, Emmy Lutz, Ali Mangrum, Robin Martin, Mary Masching, Sara Mathis, Hannah Maxwell, Molly McBride, Megan McClellan, Lauren McCloy, Brittany McCrary, Lauren McCullars, Jena Meiser, Allison Mencer, Jacquelyn Mendelsohn, Bitsy Miller, Blair Miller, Katie Miller, Haleigh Milwee, Margaret Minshall, Kate Mitchell, Jill Moenius, Anna Moore, Megan Moore, Kate Morgan, Kelsey Mote, Michaela Muller, Rachel Muller, Rachel Nanney, Evelyn Newman, Lauren Oswalt, r °°ke Palmer, Margaret Parke, Mary Katherine Parke, Jenna Pearce, Laurie Pharis, Jordan Pilhours, Heather Phillips, Kelsey Pirani, McCall Porter, Ashley 0un ders, Meg Pursley, Emily Rappold, Amanda Reed, Katie Rhodes, Whitney Rice, Allie Ridgeway, Erin Ridgeway, Maggie Riggan, Kayla Robinson, Annie Rook, Sarah Rutherford, Haleigh Scallion, Laura Scanlon, Lindy Locke Schafer, Alyson Schilling, Kristin Schnebly, Katie Sellers, Megan Shea, Mallory hiver, Gentry Shrider, Caitlin Simpson, Callie Sisk, Erika Skipper, Lauren Smith, Suzanne Smith, Jean Snow, Kali Sparks, Alex Sprouse, Lisa Stancil, Sharon ; Q ncil, Amanda Starr, Katherine Stewart, Hillary Swanton, Claire Thornell, Emily Toole, Lindsay Ulmschneider, Lauren Upton, Kat Wagner, Becca Wall, indsey Wampler, Allison Ward-Seidel, Ashley Watson, Ali Weir, Allie Welty, Emily Welty, Nikki Witcraft, Ann Wizer, Leslie Wood, Lynsey Woodard, Cassie °ods, Aaryn Wooldridge, Lindsay Wyne, Lauren Yelvington, Sarah Yelvington, Katie Young, Meagan Young, Merritt Young, Erin Zarr n GREEK LIFE 269 UA Founding Date November 2, 1904 Famous Alumni Lance Alworth, professional football player Symbol Fire Truck, Dagger Key Colors Garnet Old Gold Biggest Event Riverboat William McCain answers questions as he competes for the Greekman title. PHOTO BY STA¬ CY RYBURN Brian Barnett, Jonathon Bednar, Drew Beine, Andrew Bickel, Zachary Bilyk, Ross Blackshear, Ted Blackshear, Adam Bohannon, Bradley Brown, Eric Brown, Justin Bulla, Britton Bur¬ nett, Cameron Burnett, Jared Burns, Chase Caldwell, Scott Caylor, Jonathan Chick, Phil¬ lip Cleves, Martin Clingly, Cody Copher, Jef¬ frey Corkran, Spencer Dailey, Mike DeSanto, Ben Dworkis, Dylan Edwards, Andrew Ellen- burg, Danny Fisher, Justin Foss, Nick Garrett, Greg Giesecke, Matt Gintonio, Matthew Goode, Adam Grosser, Alex Griffith, Danny Hammack, Brandon Harris, Thomas Harris, Jacob Hunter, Tom Jensen, Bill Johnson, Kyle Johnson, Chase Johnston, Jake Jones, Mark Kimbrough, Wesley Kirk, Allan Krygowski, Zach Lambertsen, Joey Mackey, William Mc¬ Cain, Jacob McConnell, Jaron McTee, Ma t¬ thew Medlock, Michael Meissner, Bradley Meredith, Jonathan Michlik, Shane Moses, Hunter Mott, Michael Nicodemus, Matt Nye, Andres Ormachea, Shane Orr, Andy Parks, Sean Patton, Chris Petrawski, Steven Reeves, Jonathan Riddell, AJ Rizzo, Zach Rolle, Shawn Russell, Clayton Shafer, Billy Shaw, Jef¬ frey Simmons, Eric Smith, Blake Smith, Patrick Smith, Rob Storms, James Swann, Josh Sykes, Jon Taylor, Lance Taylor, Braydon Thomas, Jacob Tipton, Justin Todd, James Tullis, Ryan Van Pelt, Christopher Warzecha, Erik Wekkin, Jarred White, Jacob Wilson, Brett Wish 270 GREEK LIFE UA Founding Date July 9, 1894 Famous Alumni Senator Mark Pryor Symbol Phoenix Minerva Colors Royal Purple Old Gold Biggest Event Catfish Row John Alexander, Tyler Arnold, Eric Arthur, Beau Baldwin, Ben Barnett, Barrett Bars- Q nnian, Chase Batson, Jesse Becton, Bar- re tt Belew, Jeremy Belknap, Jesse Belt, Cole Bezner, Rory Bradney, Sonny Brainerd, Sean Bramble, Tyler Brett, Josh Callaway, Andrew Caroll, Chad Carroll, Michael Clifford, Jon- Q than Cloar, Jacob Coleman, Jonathan Coleman, Jeremy Collins, Brock Cooper, Brandon Corley, Morgan Cox, Austin Crain, Robert Cress, David Deaderick, John DeFor- es t, Tom Dougherty, Matt Duckett, Addison Dunn, Austin Easley, Doug Eddy, Benjamin F olkner, Justin Farmer, Ben Faubel, Nick Fos- ter, Tyler Fuller, James Gammill, Troy Gasiner, Richard Gillham, Adam Glasier, Drew Glazer, J °hn Gunther, Courter Hall, Laurence Ham¬ mond, Aaron Harris, Brad Hickey, John Hiller, Qtt Holman, Michael Humphries, Ross In- 9ram, Clark Irwin, Blake Jacks, Bryce Jones, Joe V Keffler, Andrew Kincannon, Jordan £ ' Ser ' Joseph Lacy, John Landis, Titus Laney, Ryan Leach, John Lee, Zack Lewis, Alan Lorince, William Mabry, Charlie Mackey, Josh Madden, Nick Makris, Ben Mannatt, Clay Mason, Chase McCracken, Steven cCrary, Tyler McGee, Chris McQueen, Jonathan Million, London Montgomery, Lawson Moody, Reed Moody, Matthew Moore, John Morel, Matt ozzoni, Patrick Murphy, Chris Nassar, Britt Neel, Jason Nickerson, Thomas Orr, David Page, Matt Parker, Andy Petton, Spencer Piland, Jake Potter, Josh otter, Miles Purnell, Chris Rittlemeyer, Josh Robbins, Graydon Rochelle, Ford Rogers, Ben Rosenheck, David Routon, Joel Sanders, Stephen Sanders, Michael Schwarz, Will Scoggins, Toler Shepherd, Curt Shipper, Ross Shively, Kyle Short, Daniel Simpson, Walter Simpson, Matt Slife, Alex Smith, Greg Smith, H Smith, Jacob Spears, Peter Stanley, Bill Steele, Mackenzie Sullivan, Steve Swenholt, Zack Taylor, Josh Tennyson, Colin Tucker, Thomas Vo, James alker, Eric Watford, Sam Watson, Stephen Waugh, Nathan Weiler, Blake Wilkerson, Hunter Williamson, Weston Woods, Jacob Wright, Spencer Wright, Caleb Yerton, Zeke Zachry GREEK LIFE 271 )IU© sigma UA Founding Date September 1905 Famous Alumni David Letterman Symbol White Cross Colors Blue Old Gold Biggest Event Derby Days benefitting Children’s Miracle Network .▼MB I kjTl A. j Zach Alexander, Hayes Anthony Hunter Anthony, Carey Antoon, Richard Appleton, Lance Barber, Robert Beach, Adam Bell, Eric Bell, Justin Bell, Fred Black, Ross Bland, Alex Blass, Bryan Boone, Austin Boyce, Andrew Boyd, Ja¬ mie Boyd, Ralph Bradbury, Willy Brehm, Robert Bridewell, William Bridewell, Beau Britton, Matt Brunson, Wes Buchman, Alex Buckley, Adam Buerkle, Bradley Burch, Trey Burch, Ben Cargill. Adam Carlson, JD Chambliss, Brent Coker, Thomas Cole, Alex Collier, David Cooke, Jordan Cox, Stephen Cox, Brian Crouch, Nick Culpepper, John Curtis, Kyle Daniels, Nathan Davis, Todd Da¬ vis, Chad Dayton, Taylor Dennis- ton, Drew Dolan, Clark Donat, Devin Drake, Alex Dunklin, Jamie Dutton, Jake Earney, Jonathan Evins, London Ezell, Nick Fair, Pe¬ ter Farmer, Daniel Filipek, Josh Filipek, Eric Flagg, Seth Gentry, Greg Georgas, Jake Gerrard, Matthew Gerrard, Andrew Gill, Jay Glover, Ryan Godfrey, Matt Graves, Nick Green, Jor¬ dan Greer, Chris Hall, Cody Hammons, Brad Handloser, Carter Harbuck, William Harper, Gran t Hastings, Colby Helffrich, Colin Helffrich, Joseph Henry, Holt Hestir, Zach Higgs, Wade Hill, Josh Hite, Trip Hollowell, Matt Holman, Chris Howe, Joel Huffman, Michael Hyatt, Matt Inman, Hudgens Jeter, Brent Johnson, Lance Johnson, Kenny Kincaid, Sam Kirkpatrick, Will Lacy, Scott Labert, Hamilton LaRoe, Craig Lechtenberg, Mason Lewis, Drew Ligon, Nate Looney, David Machen, Will Mangrum, Tyler McClendon, JB McConnell, Ross McDaniel, Cody McGrath, Zach McGrath, Chance Milam, John Miller, Drew Milner, Daniel Minton, Robert Moery, Mic Montgomery, Will Moore, Wynne Morgan, Trey Morris, Jeff Morrison, Caleb Olsen, Patrick Papagolos, Greg Parker, Warren Parker, Justin Petrus, Tyler Pettigrew, Lawson Plafcan, Chris Poff, Justin Poff, Robbie Polk, Will Porter, Calvin Puryear, Eric Ralston, Clay Ramey, Taylor Ramey, Jackson Ratcliff, Matt Reith, Andrew Ritchie, Wes Roberson, Sidney Robnett, Charles Roscopf, Zeb Scott, Sam Selig, Roger Shafer, John Shaw, Nafhan Shaw, Hayden Sherman, Sean Shrum, Turner Sibley, Luke Siler, Drew Simmons, Carson Smith, Corey Smith, Jason Smith, Zack Smith, Justin Sowder, Drew Stoner, Noah Strom, Keegan Surface, Eric Sward, Nicholas Thicksten, Clayton Thomas, Hunter Thomason, Ryan Tyler, Stephen Ussery, Bear Van Ness, Charlie Van Ness, John Vandersteeg, Crews Veazey, Ben Von Kanel, Todd Vorsanger, Nathan Waldrip, Madison Walker, Thomas Walsh, Matthew Warden, Michael Waters, Jimmy Watson, Evan Watts, Jimbo Welch, Litt Westbrook, Brent Whisnant, Godfrey White, Josh Wilson 272 GREEK LIFE Members « ?f ' Se ai for ™ ' n Show. PHOTO BY TRISTAN EVANS UA Founding Date 1904 Famous Alumni Bob Barker Symbol Snake Colors Black, Gold White Biggest Event Sigma Nu Sadie Chris Abel, Waylon Abernathy, Kyle Ashabrenner, Bill Bond, Tyler Bottje, Andrew Brewer, Cameron Browning, Brooks Cameron, Cary Cameron, Curtis Campbell, Chad Carmichael, Scott Carnes, Matt Carroll, Matt St. Clair, Jeff Cope, Alan Cowger, Reagan Dalby, Andrew Dargen, Adam Fairbourn, Justin Felts, Micah Fritsche, Spencer Fuller, Brian Garner, Anthony Gay, Chad Gibson, Kyle Hagelin, Curtis Hall, Evan Hamilton, Jake Heathley, Shayne Henry, Bryce Holland, Ryan Human, Tyler Hunt, Nick Jaber, Ryan Lazenby, Spencer Lucker, Shawn Marhanka, Adam Martin, Jeremy Martin, Andy McCann, Mark Morgan, Zane Myers, Ben Nye, Alex Okrzesik, Michael Okrzesik, Zac Pacheco, Tommy Pevehouse, Jonathan Powell, David Proffitt, John Prophet, Tyler Reis, Gareth Rogers, Charlie Russell, Stuart Sanders, Matt Scott, Justin Selby, John Sherrill, Anthony Sinbandhit, Daniel Skillern, Jared Skinner, Brandon Spicher, Brandon Starr, Caleb Stein, Tripp Still, Seth Terry, Jamie Thorton, Michael Viggiano, Luke Vince, Drew Westbrook GREEK LIFE 273 .yrpleQo ' denlaeart sigma phrepsltepf UA Founding Date September 16, 1907 Famous Alumni John Goodman Symbols Golden Heart Balanced Man Colors Purple Red Biggest Event South of the Border Wade Bailey, Aaron Baker, Tyler Barret, Vince Biondo, John Butler, Estevan Cantu, Greg Creamer, Ed Cupioli, Lee Deaton, Drew Dixon, David Estes, Tate Finkbeiner, Clayton Fiscus, Blake Franklin, Ramsay Fulbright, Thomas Fulcher, Orlando Gonzalez, Ryan Hamilton, Mike Hammel, Victor Harris, Trey Holt, Michael Ivers, Eben Jones, Chad Kaetzer, Steven King, Darrin Lee, Jacob Lee, David Light, Greyson Longtin, John Moore, Derek Morelock, Greg McCarroll, Tyler Norton, Adam Parham, Graham Powell, Nick Roberts, Robert Rorie, Nolan Schutze, Seth Sherrill, Brad Siah- makoun, Stu Smith, Bryan Speed, Billy Springer, Aaron Thompson, Dave Thompson, Joe Tyler, Kirk Turnbo, Drew Van Patterm Jeff Welch, Jason West, Spencer White, John Winans, Robert Wooldridge 274 GREEK LIFE Members of ZeW hl Beta Soror- IT V conduct their cekly meeting. courtesy photo UA Founding Date May 5, 1978 Famous Alumni Dionne Warwick Symbols Cat Dove Colors Royal Blue Pure White Biggest Event Sleep Out for the Homeless Annual Community Service Program Shonda Brown, Sharon Matthews, Angel Chappie GREEK LIFE 275 c rcu alpha UA Founding Date December 18, 1903 Famous Alumni Delta Burke Symbols Strawberry, Crown White Violet Colors Turquoise Blue Steel Gray Biggest Event Breast Cancer Awareness Month Members of Zeta Tauvflpjia show off , months of practice ) in floe AKA Unity Step Show. PHOTO BY TRISTAN EVANS Sarah Aasby, Meagan Abell, Sarah Ader- hold, Sarah Akers, Jennifer Albright, Au¬ tumn Allison, Ashley Andler, Morgan Bailey, Sarah Barbot, Heather Barnes, Michelle Baron, Mary Katherine Bentley, Lauren Bil- heimer, Kat Biondo, Hailey Blanchard, Mal¬ lory Boteler, Heather Boydson, Amber Brad¬ ley, Mallory Brenner, Katey Brown, Mandy Brown, Sara Brown, Liz Bryant, Nikki Burch, Brittany Buzbee, Carrie Campbell, McKinley Case, Kate Childers, Natasha Clark, Lauren Clay, Christina Clemens, Morgan Cole, Kris¬ ta Coonts, Lindsey Cooper, Kimberly Crow, Lindsay Crump, Jami Cuddy, Kali Davis, Hailey Dearman, Melody Dittmer, Carly Dixon, Mollie Dougan, Britt Dunford, Taryn Dunlap, Sydney Dunning, Mary Anne Dur¬ ham, Ashley Eager, Maria English, Michaela Erskin, Roni Farrin, Kenzie Ferguson, Megan Fluger, Carey Fowler, Kaitlin Freeman, Mea¬ gan Fritts, Abby Frizzell, Emily Fruge, Brooke Fuller, Sarah Gallegos, Heather Garner, Lindsey Garoutte, Megan Gillihan, Allison Green, Katya Griffiths, Kirby Griggs, Leslie Hall, Marcy Hall, Ashlee Hamilton, Amanda Hampel, Libby Haney, JaneAnn Hansen, Kimberly Harding, Kayla Harlow, Alex Harper, Ashton Hartner, Alex Head, Maggie Hediger, Tarah Hill, Logan Hocutt, Melissa Horvath, Elizabeth Houston, Rebecca Houston, Rachel Howells, Meg Hoyt, Lauren Hryorchuk, Kristin Hughes, Julia Humphrey, Laurel Hurley, Whitney Jameson, Kjerstie Johnson, Hannah Jones, Katie Jones, Lyndsey Kepesky, Whitney Key, Chaley Kidd, Allison Kimbrough, Alexandra Kosmitis, Kristin Kosmitis, Jessica LaMar, Haley Lamb, Spencer Lamb, Callie Layer, Lindsey Lee, Christine Lietzke, Brit- nee Linker, Allison Littleton, Cameron Lively, Christina Longinotti, Heather Love, Lauren Love, Brooke Lunsford, Allison Lyon, Jill Marfin, Krystal McAnaw, Caroline McIntyre, Lindy Medlock, Jessa Mehlhoff, Pauli Mitchell, Mary Ann Moody, Andrea Mooney, Michelle Morris, Kayla Moschner, Amy Moudy Kasey Mullis, Keeley Mullis, Jamie Mulwee, Alecia Nafziger, Jessica Neal, Paige Newcomb, Megan Nicholson, Meg Nobile, Natalie Norman, Meredith Norton, Kate O’Donnell, Lauren Parker, Tiffany Phelps, Hailey Phillips, Kelsey Phillips, Kimberly Pistole, Brooke Plack, CeCe Plafcan, Celeste Posey, Su¬ zanne Potts, Kristen Privett, Paige Puckett, Molly Putman, Lauren Rau, Stephanie Ray, Megan Reed, Julianna Register, Nicole Revella, Erin Reynolds, Camille Risch, Julie Ritchie, Miranda Roberts, Amy Robinson, Lauren Rodkin, Tiffany Rowlan, Haley Russell, Loren Rufledge, Kristen Saporito, Meredith Schafer, Emily Schniffker, Morgan Scott, Brianne Sharp, Rickey Sinks, Emily Smith, Liz Smith, Brittney Speights, Kelli Steed, Katie Swant, Kelsey Tapp, Marty Thetford, Michelle Tinker, Jaclyn Ulmer, Devin Van Patter, Tiffany Vest, Jenny Wagner, Erin Walsh, Breana Watkins, Lauren Watkins, Whitney White, Brittany Wilks, Mandy Williams, Jessica Winberry, Kelsey Winchester, Helen Wisner, Jessica Wood, Katie Wood, Laura Woods, Natalie Woodward, Kaley Wren 276 GREEK LIFE ORDER OF OMEGA Outstanding Faculty Member Dub Ashton - Sam M. Walton College of Business Oreek Hall of Fame Steven Hinds - Lambda Chi Alpha Outstanding Senior Emily Striegler - Kappa Kappa Gamma Baxter Drennon - Kappa Sigma Quinten Whiteside - Kappa Sigma Outstanding Junior Elizabeth Busby - Pi Beta Phi Robert Wells - Kappa Sigma Outstanding Sophomore Chelsea Rose - Chi Omega Cody Kees - Kappa Sigma Model Initiate Mattie Bookhout - Pi Beta Phi Andrew Ritchie - Sigma Chi Award of Excellence Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Kappa Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma Lambda Chi Alpha Pi Beta Phi Delta Sigma Theta Zeta Tau Alpha PANHELLENIC COUNCIL Outstanding Chapter President Emily Striegler - Kappa Kappa Gamma Katie O ' Donnell - Zeta Tau Alpha Outstanding Panhellenic Delegate Emily Burrow - Kappa Delta Chelsea Rose - Chi Omega Oreek Woman of the Year Katie Raines - Chi Omega Academic Excellence Kappa Kappa Gamma Panhellenic Spirit Award Chi Omega Outstanding Community Service Pi Beta Phi PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL Outstanding Greek Man Justin Grimes - Alpha Phi Alpha Outstanding Greek Woman Shonda Brown - Zeta Phi Beta Honorable Mention, Mallory Smith - Alpha Kappa Alpha Outstanding Council President Bronze Hill - Delta Sigma Theta Kara Matthews - Delta Sigma Theta Academic Excellence Alpha Kappa Alpha Outstanding Chapter Advisor Yorlanda Hawkins Outstanding Education Program Delta Sigma Theta Alpha Kappa Alpha Zeta Phi Beta Outstanding Community Service Zeta Phi Beta INTERFRATERNIIY COUNCIL Outstanding Greek Man Chris Shenep - Phi Delta Theta Big Greek Man on Campus Wes Greer - Lambda Chi Alpha Outstanding Chapter President Justin Sowder - Sigma Chi Robert Wells - Kappa Sigma Big Man on Campus Austin Easley - Sigma Alpha Epsilon Reece Bailey - Alpha Gamma Rho Grant Hunt - FarmHouse Robert Wells - Kappa Sigma Chandler Barron - Phi Delta Theta David Proffitt - Sigma Nu Academic Excellence Lambda Chi Alpha Sigma Nu Most Improved Chapter Pi Kappa Alpha GREEK LIFE 277 apSveri bodi a The purpose of this organization is to govern, regulate and establish guidelines for all male Greek organizations. Blake Allen, Reece Bailey, Ben Blakeman, Parice Bowser-Adviser, Nathan Brown, Ray Burbank, Blake Burchart, Carter Calico, Jona¬ than Cloar, Grant Feltner, Ramsey Fulbright, Wes Greer, Burt Hicks, Trip Hollowell, Grant Hunt, Brent Johnson, Cody Kees, Mark Lienhart, Jacob McConnell, Steven McKee, Chris Moore, Mark Newlin, Greg Parker, David Proffitt, Lee Rainey, Chris Rittlemeyer, Brian Speed, Tripp Still, Matt St.Clair, Mitchell Thomas, Ryan Van Pelt, Robert Wells Interfraternity Council National Pan-Hellenic Council The NPHC promotes the well-being of its affiliate fraternities and soror¬ ities, facilitates the establishment and development of local councils of NPHC and provides leadership training for its constitutes. Morgan Armstrong, Lalda Blair, Jessica Bowers, Whitnee Boyd, Jamelle Brown, Shonda Brown, Angel Chappie, Huong Chu, Jeroderick Cole, Shmane Collier, Derek Davis, Antoine Dinka, LaTrice Duncan, Tina Fletcher, Kamuriel Flowers, Charity Forrest, Chanel Forte, Carmen Garrett, Hezekiah Gatson, Brandon Hammons, Dalilah Handy, Teqi- enna Hawkins, Bronze Hill, Gigi Holder, Keiana Hunter, Dominiqe Hunt¬ er, Glen Jasper, Catandra Johnson, Kendra Johnson, Leslie Johnson, Rashaad Johnson, Robert Johnson, Amanda Jones, Stacee Lambey, Stephon Latham, Tabitha Lee, Demarquis Loyd, Fredisha Manning, Carl Mathis, Jona Mathis, Kara Matthews, Sharon Matthews, Derrick McClelland, Jonathan Modica, Melisa Monts, Patrick Moore, Kyle Payne, Kimberly Phillips, Brandon Pickett, h ' Elena Pleasant, Corey Redden, Mallory Smith, Rufus Thrower, Morgan Thumbutu, Brittney Vaughn, Larry Weston, Brian Williams, Kelly Williams, Shalamar Yarber National Panhellenic Council The purpose of this organization is to govern all nationally recog¬ nized panhellenic sororities on the UA campus. Tori Adams, Emily Burrow, Elizabeth Busby, Adrianne Caspari, Em¬ ily Cohn, Amanda Cook, Christine Grosso, Emily Hoard, Alexandra Kosmitis, Christina Logan, Marci Manley, Kelsie Moger, Caroline Nardi, Amanda Peterson, Chelsea Rose, Loren Rutledge, Samantha Sturm, Scott Walters, LeeAnn Young 278 GREEK LIFE New Greek Council The purpose of the council is to foster loyalty to the ideals of the Greek system, to promote UA interaction among fraternities and sororities and to develop leadership for the Greek community, particularly those pertaining to new members. Laura Akin, Casey Barber, Sarah Barrow, Alex Bass, Lalda Blair, Mattie Book- hout, Nathan Brown, Whitney Burgess, John Chang, Brian Crouch, Candice Cunningham, Jennifer Davis, Kamuriel Flowers, Carey Fowler, Alex Gass, Me¬ gan Gillihan, Adam Glasier, Andrew Graham, Chase Grounds, Kyle Hagelin, Parker Higgs, Tanner Horn, Jordan Jackson, Julie Jewett, Jarrett Karrington, Max Klein, Tina Korbe, Zach Lewis, Spencer Lucker, Fredisha Manning, Amy Morley, Bryan Muehmeman, Charlotte Muse, Nancy Dodd Pendergrast, Kristen Privett, Corey Redden, Jessica Rice, Andrew Ritchie, Miles Ritter, No¬ lan Schutze, Katie Sellers, Ryan Siebenmorgan, Kali Sparks, Evan Stallings, Melodie Straughan, Tyler Sudderth, Shea Tedford, Braydon Thomas, Terrica Weatherford, Chris Weller Greek Life Facilitators GLF is a student led organization focusing on uniting and empower¬ ing the future of the UA and the Greek community. Derek Abrams, Morgan Armstrong, Beth Bowen, Eric Brown, Eliza¬ beth Busby, Paige Daniel, Katie Fourmy, Carmen Garrett, Brittany Goings, Ashley Jenkins, Seth Jewell, Abby Keffler, Sarah Kutac, Whit¬ ney Lee, Christina Logan, Kelsie Moger, Alicia New, Chelsea Rose, Thomas Vo, Richard Watkins, Brett Wish G.A.M.M.A. Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol (GAMMA) aims to educate the Greek community and the UA community of the risks posed by the abuse of alcohol. In doing so, it is their goal to increase alcohol awareness on campus and foster a healthier and safer atmosphere for students. Waylon Abernathy, Laurie Anderson, Leslie Anderson, Christina Ant- ley, Reece Bailey, Wade Bailey, Trey Becton, Ryan Belcher, Cam¬ eron Brown, Shannon Brown, Kris Bunnell, Drew Dolan, Andrew Ellen- burg, Michaela Erskin, Kristen Exendine, Nick Fair, Tina Fletcher, We s Henry, Matt Hughes, Due Huynh, Harry Johnson, Katie Jones, Sha- lane Maestri, Kara Matthews, Brooke McDowell, Rachael Meissner, Patrick Moore, John Paul Noland, Matt Nye, h’Elene Pleasant, John Proffitt, Katie Roberts, Mary Beth Rohr, Sarah Scott, Brian Speed, James Thornton, Jimmy Watson, Robyn Webster, Thomas Welch, Tera Whitz, Katie Wood, Jordan Wright GREEK LIFE 279 A student enjoys sunny weather while napping on campus. Bottom: After sev¬ eral inches of snow blanketed Fayette¬ ville, several students spent their time out of the classroom playing in the winter weather. PHOTOS BY JESSICA LEMASTER AND ROBYN CLOUD 280 PEOPLE Students entered the University as freshmen and searched for a way to leave their mark on an ever-changing campus. As graduating seniors, students realized not only did they impact the UA, but the University also left its mark on them. PEOPLE 281 Mohammed Abdalhadi Graduate, ESL, Palestine Eid G. Abo Hamza Graduate, Counseling, Egypt James W. Abrahamson Sophomore, Information Systems, Arlington, Texas Lauren A. Abshier Freshman, Education, Little Rock Margo E. Acuff Senior, Elementary Education, Springdale Jason Adams Graduate, Higher Education, North Little Rock Heather A. Ainsley Sophomore, Biochemistry, Texarkana, Texas Sultan N. Alahmari Freshman, Engineering, Saudi Arabia Asaad Al-Saleh Graduate, Comparative Literature, Syria Gamil M. Alamrani Graduate, Comparative Literature, Yemen Jose R. Alas Freshman, Anthropology, Hindsville Steven Alexander Junior, Biology, Magnolia Daniel E. Allen Senior, Geology, Siloam Springs Megan Allen Sophomore, Communication, Little Rock Nathan L. Allen Sophomore, History Political Science, West Fork Nathan M. Allen Junior, Journalism, Fort Smith Sarah H. Allen Freshman, Undeclared, Winslow Wes M. Allen Freshman, Civil Engineering, Statesboro, Ga. Jeffery R. Allison Freshman, Dietetics, Carthage, Mo. Stephen W. Allmond Junior, Accounting, Stuttgart Jana K. Alston Freshman, Business, North Little Rock Marissa R. Amerine Freshman, Political Science, Harrison Leslie C. Anderson Sophomore, History, Conway Roger Anderson Freshman, Music, Joplin, Mo. Christina E. Antley Sophomore, Undeclared, Conway Heather A. Applegate Junior, Psychology, Rogers Madeline D. Archer Sophomore, Nursing, Galena, Kan. 282 PEOPLE Rafael Arciga Sophomore, International Relations, Green Forest Blake B. Area Senior, Marketing, Tulsa, Okla. Suzanne E. Area Freshman, Biology, Tulsa, Okla. Ingrid Arinez Graduate, Public Policy, Bolivia Agusta E. Arling Junior, Pre-Pharmacy, Fayetteville Divikar K. Arora Senior, Engineering, Fayetteville Meghann E. Ashley Junior, Anthropology, Springfield, Mo. Aaron A. Ashu Senior, Chemical Engineering, Dallas Robin W. Atkinson Senior, Art History, Fayetteville Soraya L. Aydani Sophomore, Biological Engineering, Magnolia Li Bai Graduate, Environmental Dynamics, China Niharika Bajad Junior, Logistics Marketing, India Casey M. Baker Senior, Music, Grove, Okla. Jessica M. Baker Sophomore, Childhood Education, Sherwood Sydney N. Baker Freshman, Business, Little Rock Karen Balderrama Sophomore, Marketing, Bolivia Jonathan M. Ball Senior, Civil Engineering, Rudy Sanjeev M. Bangarwa Graduate, Environmental Science, India Andr ea D. Banks Graduate, Animal Sciences, Baton Rouge, La. Kristin M. Barbee Freshman, Kinesiology, Rogers Kasey B. Barber Freshman, Biology, Poteau, Okla. Ross Barber Junior, Hospitality, Corpus Christi, Texas Sarah E. Barbot Senior, Organizational Leadership, Mountain Home Elizabeth Barnard Freshman, Undeclared, Wichita Falls, Texas Magnolia S. Barnes Graduate, Agricultural Economics, Yazoo City, Miss. Carolina C. Barreto Sophomore, Psychology, Brazil Sarah E. Barrow Freshman, Journalism, Springdale PEOPLE 283 Arpita Barua Freshman, Computer Engineering, India Christie L. Bates Sophomore, Spanish, Rogers Uuriintuya Batsaikhan Junior, Economics, Mongolia Caleb J. Baucom Senior, Finance, Tulsa, Okla. Corderro Baxter Sophomore, Music Education Spanish, Wynne Daniel F. Beasley Junior, Agricultural Education, Crosset Kalee R. Beason Freshman, Biology, Booneville Catherine Becker Sophomore, Music Business, Mena Bart J. Beckham Junior, Health Science, Booneville Elaine P. Belcher Junior, Education, San Diego Ryan H. Belcher Sophomore, Biology, Walnut Ridge Alaya J. Bell Junior, Psychology, Fort Smith Becca M. Bell Freshman, Apparel Studies, Springfield, Mo. Sabrina Benamrouche Senior, Economics Marketing, France Suman Bharath Graduate, Computer Science, Fayetteville Helga Bhasker Senior, Journalism Political Science, Socorro, N.M. Courtney D. Bickel Freshman, Apparel Studies, McKinney, Texas Lauren E. Bilheimer Freshman, Business, Little Rock Ryan B. Billingsley Junior, German English, Fayetteville Meagan E. Binns Freshman, Communication Disorders, Little Rock Clover F. Birdsell Senior, Journalism, Ash Flat Joel T. Blackburn Junior, Art Education, Carl Junction, Mo. Myra K. Blackshire Junior, Business Management, Naperville, III. Lalda N. Blair Junior, Health Science, Pine Bluff Ben S. Blakeman Junior, Journalism, Rogers Justin M. Blasdel Senior, English Anthropology, Yellville Taryn E. Blocker Junior, Psychology, Hot Springs 284 PEOPLE Charlie H. Blomberg Freshman, Biology, Fayetteville Scott G. Bollen Freshman, Undeclared, Jacksonville Junussor A. Boltabek Junior, Information Systems, Kazakhstan Brad R. Booth Junior, Business Management, Plano, Texas Kristen K. Borg Senior, Journalism, Fort Worth, Texas Jessica K. Bowers Junior, Flealth Science, Little Rock Freddie A. Bowles Graduate, Curriculum Instruction, Fayetteville Bailey M. Boyd Freshman, Journalism, Sunnyvale, Texas Virginia C. Boyd Junior, Architecture, Germantown, Tenn. Stephanie M. Bradley Senior, Geology, Luling, La. Jessica L. Bragg Sophomore, Psychology, West Fork John W. Brand Senior, English, Rogers Jack T. Branscum Freshman, Civil Engineering, Marshall Janet D. Breda Junior, Journalism, Noel, Mo. James R. Brewer Freshman, Mechanical Engineering, Van Buren Matthew R. Bridges Senior, History, Little Rock Brad M. Brown Sophomore, Civil Engineering, Fayetteville Brittany E. Brown Freshman, Marketing, Coppell, Texas Lindsey R. Brown Junior, Chemistry, Fayetteville Mandy L. Brown Senior, Accounting, Little Rock Shonda S. Brown Senior, Psychology, Little Rock Yanisha C. Brown Senior, International Relations, Texarkana Chris M. Bryant Sophomore, Criminal Justice Sociology, Searcy Jonathan V. Bryant Freshman, Biochemistry, Conway Eddie Buckalew Senior, History, Van Buren Justin C. Buies Freshman, Business, Van Buren Justin W. Bulla Senior, Recreation, Rogers PEOPLE 285 Joel W. Bunch Senior, Finance, Benton Kris A. Bunnell Sophomore, Biological Engineering, Chelsea, Okla. Larry L. Burge Senior, Journalism, Fayetteville Geri E. Burkett Freshman, Chemistry, West Memphis Raymond D. Burks Senior, English, Buckner Rebekah D. Burns Junior, Journalism French, Springdale Emily K. Burrow Sophomore, International Relations, Little Rock Sarah A. Burrow Freshman, Business Management, Little Rock Shelly K. Bursick Graduate, Astrophysics, Grants Pass, Ore. Jameson A. Burton Freshman, Music Education, Mountain View Kendall S. Byers Junior, International Relations, Fayetteville Rachael M. Bynum Sophomore, Communication, Pine Bluff Kate F. Byrd Senior, Spanish Latin American Studies, Little Rock Nancy Cabrera Junior, International Business, Bolivia Amanda S. Cain Senior, Biology, Oxford Carter A. Calef Sophomore, Biophysical Chemistry, Joplin, Mo. Nestor A. Camargo Senior, Chemical Engineering, Colombia Andrea M. Campbell Senior, International Relations, Archbald, Pa. Courtney A. Campbell Junior, Journalism, Carlisle Julie Canepari Sophomore, Communication, Memphis, Tenn. Brittany F. Capes Senior, History, Rowlett, Texas Becca A. Carlson Freshman, Industrial Engineering, West Memphis Molly K. Carnahan Junior, Accounting, Joplin, Mo. Georgeanne Carpenter Freshman, Journalism, West Memphis Laura E. Carpenter Junior, Apparel Studies. Benton Shannon M. Carpenter Senior, Dietetics, Springdale Staci R. Carpenter Sophomore, Animal Science, Owasso, Okla. 286 PEOPLE or BY ANTOINETTE GRAJEDA Ever wonder what it would be like to have your very own photo shoot for a well-known magazine? Just ask marketing major Dustin Harper about his experience as Cosmopolitan ' s Most Eligible Bachelor from Arkansas. Last summer, the junior was alerted to this honor via voicemail after returning home from a family vacation in Hawaii. I thought it was a joke ' Harper said. I ' d never even heard of Cosmo ' s 50 Most Eligible Bachelors. Every year, Cosmopolitan sponsors a na¬ tionwide contest where readers nominate a bachelor by sending in a letter and two color photographs, according the magazine ' s Web site. A panel of editors then selects the 50 semifinalists and contacts them. Harper won thanks to an anonymous admirer. I still have no idea how I got it, he said. Harper returned the call and before long he was on a plane with his dad for his first trip to New York City. He posed with about half of the other bachelors during a rainy pho¬ to shoot in the Hamptons. In between shots, the bachelors relaxed in a beach house where they answered questions during an interview session. In October, Harper returned to New York for a publicity tour. It was like being a celebrity for a day, he said. The bachelors made appearances on En¬ tertainment Tonight , Access Hollywood , The To¬ day Show and the Rachael Ray Show. Once their duties were over, they were taken sightseeing which included a final stop at a crazy club called the Pink Elephant. The Cabot native admitted to feeling nervous when he first ar¬ rived in New York. I ' m from Arkansas and I ' m not used to the fast pace, he said. When Harper first told his friends about his new title they reacted in disbelief. It was like a joking thing, he said. De¬ spite the cold conditions and being misquot¬ ed, Harper would relive the experience in a second. It was amazing and it was fun, he said. dustin harper PEOPLE 287 Joseph A. Carr Graduate, Electrical Engineering, Fayetteville Yolanna R. M. Carter Sophomore, Apparel Studies, Little Rock McKinley E. Case Freshman, Biochemistry, Batesville Josy L. Cash Freshman, Nursing, Little Rock Rachel L. Cashion Junior, Elementary Education, Little Rock Kenny L. Cason Junior, Computer Science Physics, Fulton, Mo. Alisa R. Casper Senior, English, Monett, Mo. Pooja Chakraborty Freshman, Computer Engineering, Dubai Courtney J. Chandler Freshman, Chemical Engineering, Tulsa, Okla. Nigel D. Chandler Freshman, Business Management, Houston Michael Chaney Senior, Agricultural Education, Hazen Rachel M. Chapman Sophomore, Psychology, Fayetteville Helen M. Chase Freshman, Drama, Talequah, Okla. Ernesto Chavez Senior, Business Administration Spanish, DeQueen Ketan Chawla Freshman, Business Finance, India Elizabeth K. Chenoweth Freshman, Communication, Fayetteville Sarah N. Chilcote Senior, Music, Little Rock Sarah M. Chilton Freshman, Biology, Benton Vidya P. Chitturi Graduate, Food Science, India Anna N. Cho Sophomore, Accounting Marketing, South Korea Tanvi Chowdhary Freshman, Business Finance, India Elaine Chrustman Junior, Physics, Prairie Grove Mary D. Chu Junior, Psychology, Little Rock Melissa D. Clark Senior, Architecture, Little Rock Todd G. Clark Sophomore, Accounting Real Estate, Wynne David T. Clement Senior, Civil Engineering, Little Rock Robyn L. Cloud Junior, Interior Design, Little Rock £ 5 288 PEOPLE Amanda D. Cofer Sophomore, Social Work, Searcy Stephen M. Coger Senior, English, Danville Kristin E. Cohen Freshman, Journalism, Little Rock Andrea D. Coker Freshman, Undeclared, Fayetteville Melissa M. Cole Sophomore, Architecture, Midlothian, Texas Samantha L. Cole Junior, Finance, Texarkana, Texas Katherine A. Coleman Graduate, Planetary Science, Bentonville Whitney D. Coleman Sophomore, Pre-Dental Hygiene, Batesville Marzouck Coles Senior, Industrial Engineering, Africa Jamie L. Congleton Senior, Biology, Pensacola, Fla. Loddie N. Conway Senior, Journalism, Beebe Amanda Cook Sophomore, Journalism, Jefferson City, Mo. Camille Cook Sophomore, Marketing, Little Rock Henry Cook Sophomore, Political Science, Huntsville Shawna C. Cook Sophomore, Elementary Education, Des Arc Disaun B. Cooper Junior, Business Management, Pine Bluff Matthew W. Cooper Freshman, International Business, Lenexa, Kan. Rachel O. Cooper Sophomore, Business Management, Mountain Home James W. Cope Senior, Mechanical Engineering, Fayetteville Shauna R. Copeland Graduate, Public Administration, Danville Sheena M. Cortesi Senior, Psychology, Greenville, Miss. Tony Cosgrove Graduate, Communication, Springdale Joseph W. Costello Senior, Transportation Logistics, Rogers Michael W. Cotr oneo Sophomore, Psychology, Hot Springs Kathryn R. Cottrell Junior, Biology, Van Buren Kady M. Courtney Sophomore, Biology, Little Rock Jessica B. Cowart Freshman, Kinesiology, Cabot PEOPLE 289 Josh Cox Sophomore, Biological Engineering, Batesville Jonathan M. Crabtree Junior, Journalism, Fayetteville Adam Crosson Senior, Architecture, Fayetteville Steven M. Crowder Junior, Biology, Marion Jenny K. Culver Sophomore, Social Work, Fayetteville Candice K. Cunningham Freshman, Undeclared, Caney, Kan. Joshua B. Cunningham Senior, Civil Engineering, Texarkana Hannah K. Cuppett Freshman, Nursing, Arlington, Texas Angela M. Curry Senior, Communication, Mountain Home Collier T. Dallas Sophomore, Small Business, Prosper, Texas Ashley E. Daniel Graduate, Education, Houston Jennifer L. Daniel Freshman, Speech Pathology, North Little Rock Page M. Daniel Sophomore, Food Science, De Queen Matt L. Daniels Senior, Political Science, Harrison Brenden T. Darcy Sophomore, Animal Science, Nashville Arjun Dasgupta Sophomore, Computer Engineering, India Morgan M. Dash Senior, Communication Spanisn, Prairie Grove Danielle Daugherty Sophomore, Marketing, Little Rock Allison D. Davis Sophomore, Journalism, Hot Springs Chad B. Davis Junior, Psychology, Arlington, Texas Hannah A. Davis Freshman, Psychology, Searcy Rachael P. Davis Sophomore, Political Science, Greenbrier Rebekah P. Davis Sophomore, English, Texarkana Sarah B. Davis Freshman, Journalism, Little Rock Tyler Davis Junior, Business Management, Harrison Kelly F. Dean Freshman, Business, North Little Rock Olen J. Defoure Junior, Biology Wild Life Management, Junior 290 PEOPLE 1 Brittney N. Dennis Sophomore. Psychology, Little Rock Jeremiah M. Dennis Freshman. International Relations, North Little Rock Nagarjuna Devarapalli Graduate,Cell and Molecular Biology, India Daniel E. Dickey Senior, Communication, Fayetteville Bradley L. Diggs Senior, ElectricalEngineering, Bonnerdale Christopher L. Dodd Junior, Finance, El Dorado Hallie G. Dodson Graduate, Florticulture, Forrest City Kelly J. Donaldson Junior, Kinesiology, Bentonville Ashley K. Dorr Sophomore, Journalism, McKinney, Texas Bodie Drake Senior, Environmental Science, East End Jennifer L. Dreisbach Senior. Journalism Political Science, Cabot Elise Dudley Freshman, Accounting, Paragould Joey P. Duffy Freshman, Drama, Tulsa, Okla. Emily A. Duncan Freshman, Undeclared, Hot Springs Rileigh E. Duncan Freshman, Finance Real Estate, Little Rock Tyler Duncan Sophomore, Marketing, Hot Springs Timothy A. Dunlap Sophomore, Finance, Batesville Annie E. Dunning Freshman, Biology, Leawood, Kan. Sydney A. Dunning Freshman, InternationalRelations, Hulbert, Okla. Mallory V. Dunseath Junior, Marketing, Collierville, Tenn. Doug P. Easterwood Junior, Political Science, Conway Christina M. Ebeling Freshman, History, Branson, Mo. Ryan G. Eck Sophomore, Undeclared, Fayetteville Johnathan P. Edgerton Junior, Communication, Fayetteville Brandon L. Edwards Junior. Journalism, Camden Holly M. Edwards Senior, Dietetics, Harrison Rachel M. Eggman Senior, Elementary Education, Rogers PEOPLE 291 Melinda S. Elder Junior, Agricultural Education, Ozark Rick T. Elder Sophomore, Information Systems, Springdale B.J. Elkins Junior, Art, Fayetteville Megan M. Ellis Senior, Interior Design, Huntsville Stacie C. Ellis Freshman, Political Science, Springfield, Mo. Tim E. Engel Senior, Electrical Engineering, Jacksonville Jason K. Engstrom Graduate, Acting, Seattle Catherine I. Erickson Senior, Biological Engineering, Leavenworth, Kan. Kalissa M. Erny Junior, History, Mapleton, Kan. Diego S. Espinoza Freshman, Biology, Venezuela Daniel A. C. Estes Senior, Elementary Education, Lake Geneva, Wis. Briana M. Estrello Freshman, Business, Dallas Joshua W. Evatt Senior, Agricultural Education, Vilonia Kristen A. Exendine Freshman, Health Science, Tulsa, Okla. Martha E. Fajardo Graduate, Spanish, Colombia Debora Farkas Sophomore, Elementary Education, Bolivia Orit Farkas Sophomore, Elementary Education, Bolivia Spencer L. Farley Freshman, Business Management, Neosho, Mo. Jessica M. Farrell Senior, Biology, Pine Bluff Molly M. Farren Sophomore, Real Estate, Joplin, Mo. Jessica Fay Senior, Spanish Latin American Studies, Joplin, Mo. Jill A. Feimster Freshman, Finance, Benton Fillan A. Ferguson-Rivers Graduate, Sociology, New Orleans Rebekah S. Fess Freshman, Undeclared, Little Rock Sarah J. Fess Freshman, Undeclared, Little Rock Carolyn A. Finnie Senior, Journalism, Maumelle Candel F. Fisher Senior, Journalism, DeWitt 292 PEOPLE John C. Fitz Junior, Marketing Management, Newport Tina L. Fletcher Junior, Political Science, Plumerville Kamuriel J. Flowers Senior, Health Science, Pine Bluff Leah K. Floyd Sophomore, Communication, Mountain Home Royce W. Floyd Junior, Civil Engineering, Glen Rose Michael S. Forrest Senior, Computer Information Systems, Fayetteville Alex Fortin Senior, Marketing, Fort Smith Rebekah A. Foster Junior, Anthropology, Mena Megan K. Francis Sophomore, Architecture, Memphis, Tenn. Jodie L. Franklin Senior, Apparel Studies, Monticello Jonathan W. Franklin Senior, Marketing, Tulsa, Okla. Meredith C. Frieberg Freshman, Undeclared, Little Rock Barbara A. Fritch Senior, Art, Siloam Springs Emily L. Fruge Sophomore, Journalism, Atlanta, Texas Rachel A. Fulcher Junior, Communication, Farmington Tyler S. Fuller Junior, Mathematics French, Little Rock Stacy R. Gadeke Freshman, Retail Marketing, Fort Smith J uan A. Garcia Junior, Music Education, Fort Smith Ashley A. Gardner Freshman, Civil Engineering, Benton John B. Gardner Sophomore, Horticulture, Hope Becca S. Garison Freshman, Biology, Little Rock Kristin N. Garner Junior, Biology, Little Rock Megan B. Garner Senior, Journalism, Bryant Carmen M. Garrett Senior, Psychology, Maumelle Cheri A. Garrett Freshman, Accounting, Springfield, Mo. Lauren M. Garrett Freshman, Journalism, Bentonville Elizabeth A. Garton Senior, Managment, Wichita, Kan. PEOPLE 293 cu m 9 e BY COURTNEY CAMPBELL When UA senior Terry Vo stepped onto Japanese soil to study abroad last year, she never dreamed it would lead to an internship with the U.S. Embassy that would ultimately shape her life goals. Vo traveled to Japan last summer before spending the school year in Osaka at Kansai Gaidai University. There Vo met Joel Fischl, a member of the Foreign Commercial Service in the U.S. Embassy. Early in the spring, he sent Vo forms to apply for an internship at the Embassy. I ' ll never forget when I opened up my e-mail and saw that I had gotten the intern¬ ship, Vo said. 1 started running around and screaming. Vo ' s involvement at the UA helped to pre¬ pare her for new challenges abroad. She was on ASG executive board where she served l JL 1 tfT- , ,L 1 l ESSSSl_1_ H terry vo 294 PEOPLE as director for constituent relations. She was also Cinematic Arts chair for University Pro¬ grams. Vo arrived in Tokyo in June to begin her internship. She had many responsibilities that are typical of interns, but she also re¬ ceived many unique opportunities. She met with Japanese airlines and held private recep¬ tions for Japanese business owners to help the embassy with their tourist campaign. They wanted to encourage the Japanese to travel to America. She had to get up in front of many prestigious people and speak to them in their native tongue. As rewarding as her experience was, ini¬ tially Vo had to overcome some challenges. There is a certain protocol you have to realize with the Japanese, Vo said, such as bowing at a certain degree when addressing people of higher status. The language barrier was tough as well. Every other barrier is created within that language barrier, Vo said. Once that barrier falls, all the other walls fall down. Like many students that travel abroad, Vo experienced culture shock upon returning to the U.S. I told a lady at the grocery store ' thank you ' in Japanese, she said. I didn ' t even think about it. Vo was accepted to be a part of the Japan Exchange and Teaching program when she graduated in the spring. Working at the embassy really pushed me to want to work with a foreign service, Vo said. I really enjoyed working with the Japa¬ nese people. There are so many memories and stories that have changed my life. Anthony C. Gay Sophomore, Industrial Engineering, Rogers Rebecca L. Gehring Junior, Communication, Wheatley Jill Geisler Wheeler Graduate, Higher Education, Brinkley Avera Geman Senior, Physics, Fayetteville Jessie M. Gentry Freshman, Nursing, Woodlawn Lindsey N. Gentry Freshman, Undeclared, Searcy Shea L. Gibbs Freshman, Undeclared, Little Rock Andrew Gibbs-Dabney Freshman, Business Economics, Fort Smith Carla R. Gibson Graduate, Law, El Dorado Natalie E. Gibson Junior, Interior Design, Rogers Darby A. Gieringer Freshman, Cultural Anthropology, Fayetteville Lindsey M. Gillham Sophomore, Business Marketing, Little Rock Jennifer D. Gladden Freshman, Chemistry, Dermott Dru Glaze Junior, Agricultural Communication, Camden Justin P. Gloor Junior, Journalism, Harrison Aric T. Glover Senior, Journalism, Bossier City, La. Victoria J. Godwin Senior, Social Work, Alpena Ashley M. Goldman Sophomore, Journalism, Hot Springs Alison C. Goodsell Junior, Communication Disorders, Warren Pavel Gordiyanov Sophomore, Electrical Engineering, Kazakhstan John D. Gore Graduate, History, White Hall Joseph D. Gracy Junior, Mechanical Engineering, Cassville, Mo. Andrew H. Graham Junior, English, Little Rock Antoinette Graieda Junior, Journalism Spanish, Rogers Gabriel E. Granderson Junior, Computer Engineering, Rogers Katie Grantham Sophomore, Pre-Med, Gillett Jeff Grass Sophomore, History, Salem PEOPLE 295 Katelyn M. Graves Sophomore, CommunicaTion, Fayetteville Sarah E. Graves Junior, Biology, Clarendon Courtney C. Gray Sophomore, Biological Sciences, Horn Lake, Miss. Erin M. Gray Sophomore, Biology Political Science, Eugene, Ore. Holly R. Gray Sophomore, Journalism, Memphis, Tenn. Kelsey H. Gray Freshman, Elementary Education, Springdale Allison L. Green Junior, Journalism, Benton Idra P. Green Graduate, Music, Greenville, S.C. Rebecca R. Green Senior, Psychology, Little Rock Michael J. Greene Freshman, Art, Camden Dayna A. Gretz Sophomore, Marketing, Benton Tamara L. Gretz Freshman, Nursing, Benton Rachel K. Griffin Sophomore, Journalism, Texarkana, Texas Elizabeth A. Griffis Junior, Elementary Education, Benton Paige N. Grilliot Freshman, Music Education, McAlester, Okla. Paige L. Griswold Sophomore, Psychology, Fayetteville Christine Grosso Sophomore, Political Science, Mountain Home Jordan L. Grummer Freshman, Journalism, Sherwood Marisabel A. Guevara Junior, Computer Engineering, Bolivia Oscar A. Guevara Freshman, Biological Engineering, Bolivia Bertha E. Gutierrez Senior, Journalism Art, Springdale Aiden E. Guzman Senior, Journalism, Fayetteville Boyko G. Gyurov Graduate, Mathematics, Bulgaria Ashraf N. Hajiyev Junior, Computer Science, Azerbaijan Asadulla A. Halim Freshman, Marketing, Pakistan Christy D. Hall Sophomore, Drama, Sherwood Evan D. Hallmark Freshman, Art, Beebe 296 PEOPLE Brittany A. Hambuchen Freshman, Marketing, Conway Andrea Hamilton Graduate, Human Resources, Texarkana, Texas Justine R. Hamilton Freshman, Kinesiology, Leawood, Kan. Ryan C. Hamilton Senior, Marketing, Fayetteville Natasha L. Hammond Junior, Sociology, Fayetteville Christi L. Hankins Freshman, Undeclared, Cabot Melissa B. Hanson Senior, Management, Mountain Home Jason D. Hardy Junior, Computer Science, Fort Smith Brandon T. Harlan Senior, Biology Wildlife Habitat, Onia Anita M. Harp Sophomore, Elementary Education, Fort Worth, Texas Dustin W. Harper Junior, Marketing, Cabot Jordan K. Harper Sophomore, Marketing, Fort Smith Amber R. Harris Junior, Art Education, Van Buren Brandon D. Harris Junior, Journalism Political Science, Jonesboro Dan Harris Senior, Journalism, Dallas Lacey A. Harris Senior, Journalism, Monticello Ryan G. Harris Senior, Chemistry Biology, Springdale Kristen C. Harrison Junior, Art, Hot Springs Brittany N. Hart Freshman, Biology, Pocohontas Anna M. Hawkins Sophomore, Business Management, Plainview Teqienna D. Hawkins Junior, Biology, Texarkana Candace Hawley Senior, Nursing, Cabot Jordan H. Haynes Sophomore, Biology, Tulsa, Okla. Thomas J. Haynes Sophomore, Agricultural Business, Greenland Whitney F. Haynes Senior, Journalism International Relations, Momlton Rusty G. Helms Senior, Music Education, Eutaula, Okla. Charisma N. Henderson Senior, Journalism, Little Rock PEOPLE 297 Remington C. Hendricks Senior, Pre-Vet, Harrison Kaela B. Hensley Freshman, Sociology, Mena Rodrigo J. Hernandez Graduate, Finance, Argentina Leslie N. Hicks Junior, Art, Fayetteville Cynthia M. Higginbotham Graduate, Adult Education, Fort Smith Suzanne K. Hill Freshman, Business, Broken Arrow, Okla. Kara A. Hilliard Sophomore, Marketing, Pine Bluff Jessica A. Hinson Junior, Biochemistry French, Memphis, Tenn. Christine Hoang Junior, Biology, Fort Smith Amanda R. Hobbs Sophomore, Journalism, Texarkana, Texas Jessica L. Hobbs Sophomore, Psychology, Little Rock Meredith A. Hoberock Sophomore, Journalism, Nevada, Mo. Dianne B. Hocut Graduate, Anthropology, Little Rock Mary Dudley Hodges Sophomore, Biology, Forrest City Patrick Hoffman Senior, Biophysical Chemistry German, Little Rock Alison M. Hoffmann Freshman, Apparel Studies, Dallas Alex R. Hoge Freshman, Industrial Engineering, Fort Smith Molly E. Hogue Freshman, English, Dallas Heather Holcomb Junior, Communication, Farmington Gigi R. Holder Senior, Health Science, Fayetteville Luke A. Holland Sophomore, Finance, Bartlesville, Okla. Jeffrey D. Hooe Freshman, International Business, Bentonville Katharyn R. Hope Freshman, Business Accounting, Little Rock Andrea C. Horton Senior, Computer Engineering, Little Rock Kelly M. Horton Sophomore, Finance, Frisco, Texas Cherri D. Houston Senior, Biology, Blytheville Megan L. Howard Freshman, International Relations, Garland, Texas 298 PEOPLE Tatjana Hristovska Senior, Agricultural Business, Fayetteville Ellen R. Hubbell Junior, Business Economics, Fort Worth, Texas Garris Hudson Senior, Agricultural Education, Siloam Springs Sarah K. Hudson Senior, Marketing Management, Forrest City Dana K. Huggins Senior, Journalism, North Little Rock Mary Margaret Hui Junior, Drama, Fayetteville Matthew G. Hunt Junior, Agricultural Business, Brinkley Dominique Hunter Senior, Retail Marketing, Pine Bluff Gerald E. Hutchinson Sophomore, Civil Engineering, Fayetteville Phuong T. Huynh Junior, Biochemistry, Fort Smith Ali L. Hyatt Junior, Business, Monett, Mo. Matthew C. Iglesias Senior, Education, Oakland, Calif. Kara D. Iribarren Junior, International Relations, Prairie Grove Lindsay M. Irion Junior, Dietetics, Conway Stephen E. Ironside Fresnman. Biology, Fayetteville Chelsi M. Isbell Freshman, Nursing, Little Rock Gerren L. Jackson Freshman, Political Science, Marion Robert T. Jackson Sophomore. Landscape Architecture, Stakville, Miss. Rishi Jain Graduate, Electrical Engineering, India Amanda L. James Sophomore, Apparel Studies, Fort Worth, Texas Marsha E. James Freshman, Business Management, Forrest City David K. Jewell Senior, Biochemistry, Greenwood Connie Q. Jiang Junior, International Business, Tulsa, Okla. Luis R. Jimenez Junior, Chemical Engineering, Honduras Brian O. Jimmerson Graduate, Mathematics, Dallas Brent L. Johnson Junior, Business, Quitman Catandra N. Johnson Senior, Communication, Jonesboro PEOPLE 299 Deborah E. Johnson Junior, Marketing, Little Rock Denise M. Johnson Sophomore, Art, Jonesboro Garret T. Johnson Senior, Mechanical Engineering, Paris Justin M. Johnson Junior, Transportation Logistics, Little Rock Lindsay K. Johnson Junior, Biology, Niceville, Fla. Maggie E. Johnson Junior, Accounting, Katy, Texas Mallory L. Johnson Freshman, Elementary Eduacation, Weiner Porcha R. Johnson Junior, Drama, Little Rock Summer M. Johnson Sophomore, Marketing, Russellville Ryne Johnston Freshman, Chemistry, Fayetteville Brianna W. Jonak Sophomore, Anthropology, Hot Springs Amanda C. Jones Junior, Marketing Management, North Little Rock Ashley M. Jones Sophomore, Biology, Little Rock Jean M. Jones Senior, English, Fort Smith Julie A. Jones Graduate, Civil Engineering, Texarkana Rebecca B. Jones Freshman, Music Education, Fayetteville Mishayla D. Jordan Senior, Health Science, Siloam Springs Mahendra Joshi Graduate, Management, India Rebecca L. Julian Freshman, Business, Rogers Niriha Kadambi Graduate, Civil Engineering, India Alexander M. Kareev Freshman, Physics, Fayetteville Vuko Karov Senior, Agricultural Business, Macedonia Brittany L. Kaufman Senior, Environmental Science, St. Vincent Francis D. Keener Freshman, Marketing, Tulsa, Okla. Cody Kees Sophomore, Public Administration, White Hall Catherine Keeter Freshman, Journalism, Heber Springs Shivangi M. Kelker Graduate, Food Science, India 300 PEOPLE BY HELEN CHASE It ' s not every college student that spends a whole semester helping to rebuild a city struck by disaster. But Jared Hueter, a fifth- year architecture student at the UA, did just that. Early in their college careers, Hueter and a group of friends decided that they wanted to use what they were learning in the classroom to benefit the world around them. The result was the interdisciplinary group Re:Vision. The group brought together students from architecture, engineering, interior design and many other majors to use good design to im¬ prove the city of Fayetteville. After Hurricane Katrina, the students of RerVision wanted to do something to help, and after a lot of hard work, a consortium of schools from all over the country came together to form CITYbuild - a non-profit organization focused on helping rebuild New Orleans. As a founding member of the consortium, the UA School of Architecture decided to fa¬ cilitate a way for fourth and fifth year archi¬ tecture students to work with CITYbuild as part of the architecture program. Because of my involvement in the pro¬ cess from the beginning and my interest, I was asked if I would move down to New Or¬ lea ns for my last semester to work as the lo¬ cal liaison for the studio ' s efforts in the city, Hueter said. Hueter, who has traveled to several de¬ veloping countries, says that the need in New Orleans is comparable to those countries and is overwhelming. The saddest thing is that the scale of need in this place has yet to be matched by the scale of the response. People are still dy¬ ing here. They are dying, not from a storm, but a failed system, he said. Despite the slow response, Hueter said progress is being made, both in New Orleans and in Hue ter ' s own life. The work is going great. It is slow some¬ times, but we are beginning to make an im¬ pact, said Hueter, who will be the new pro¬ gram coordinator of CITYbuild after gradua¬ tion. And over time, Hueter found that the more of an impact he left on the city, the more the spirit of New Orleans and its residents slowly made an impression on him as well. Every day is an ad¬ venture, he said. Every house that we work on has such a strong histo¬ ry; every house truly is someone ' s home. I learn the most from the people that 1 interact with on a daily basis. Some of the strongest people in the world live here in New Orleans, and I am lucky to call them friends. ier PEOPLE 301 Patrick L. Kelley Senior, International Relations, Bryant Camillah P. Kelly Junior, Elementary Education, Dumas Craig S. Kelly Freshman, Political Science, Prairie Grove Jessica E. Kelly Senior, Politcal Science, Fayetteville Heather A. Kerns Senior, Animal Science, Severna Park, Md. Melissa A. Kershaw Sophomore, Business, Conway Aung M. Khaing Junior, Biological Engineering, Fayetteville Chaley B. Kidd Senior, Kinesiology, Springdale Emily F. Kilgore Senior, Human Resources Marketing, Hot Springs Erin G. Killeen Sophomore, Economics, Santa Cruz Elissa K. Kimbell Senior, Biological Sciences, Springdale Deborah C. Kinney Freshman, Political Science, Forrest City Cassandra R. Kirk Sophomore, Finance, Sherwood Matt N. Klein Sophomore, Health Science, Russellville Prabhu K. Kodeboina Graduate, Electrical Engineering, India Sudip P. Koirala Graduate, Microelectronics, Nepal Sailakshmi Kolli Graduate, Mechanical Engineering, India Tina E. Korbe Freshman, Journalism Political Science, Springdale Peter Kosgei Senior, Business Management, Kenya Moriah E. Kramer Sophomore, Biology, Springdale Lauren M. Kuenzel Junior, Mechanical Engineering, University Park, Md. Arthur J. Kufdakis Junior, Biology, Puerto Rico Susan M. Kutdakis Junior, Sociology, Fayetteville Alex La Ferney Junior, Exercise Physiology, Fayetteville Ben Lagrone Freshman, Communication, Bryant Clay W. Lance Sophomore, Agricultural Business, Hope Circe J. Landivar Senior, Transportation Logistics, Bolivia 302 PEOPLE Josh S. Lantz Sophomore, Civil Engineering, Tulsa, Okla. Bethany E. Larson Sophomore, History, Springdale Hallie Larson Sophomore, Nursing, Little Rock Stephon Latham Senior, Journalism, Forrest City Callie M. Layer Sophomore, Journalism, Jonesboro Kallie B. Lederman Sophomore, Chemistry, Helena Amanda M. Lee Junior, History, Bull Shoals Kelli J. Lee Senior, Computer Engineering, Morrillton Seth Lee Junior, Kinesiology, Benton Tabitha B. Lee Senior, Kinesiology French, Dermott Nabil Lehlou Senior, Computer Science, Morocco Virginia M. Lehner Junior, International Relations, Peach Tree City, Ga. Samuel J. Letchworth Junior, English, Fayetteville Ronda A. Lewallen Senior, Elementary Education, Batesville Claire E. Lewis Sophomore, Speech Pathology, El Dorado Crystal A. Lewis Graduate, Journalism, Fayetteville Jessica C. Lewis Junior, Finance, Forrest City Wenfeng Li Junior, Industrial Engineering, Fayetteville Kenny A. Liles Senior, Biology, Mena Morgan C. Lindley Junior, Psychology, Ozark Katie R. Lindsey Sophomore, Criminal Justice, Brandon, Miss. Katie S. Lindsey Senior, Nursing, Fordyce Elizabeth 6. Linson Senior, Journalism, Fort Smith Kyle Lippard Sophomore, History, Booneville Melissa A. Little Junior, Human Environmental Science, Springdale Kymberly A. Lochhaas Sophomore, Elementary Education, Fayetteville Megan R. Lomax Freshman, Biology, Russellville PEOPLE 303 Alan T. Long Graduate, Business, Batesville Heather L. Long Junior, Elementary Education, Newport Melinda A. Long Junior, Kinesiology, Cabot Marcus A. Looney Sophomore, Agricultural Communication, Mena Alejandra Lopez Sophomore, Pre-Nursing, Fort Smith Jose M. Lopez Senior, Journalism Political Science, Fayetteville Joed Lopez-Robles Junior, Architecture, Mexico Xong Lor Junior, Health Science, Siloam Springs Kenyon K. Lowe, III Junior, Journalism, Little Rock DeMarquis O. Loyd Senior, Biology, El Dorado Kimberly L. Loyd Senior, Education, Cabot Baocaun Lu Graduate, Computer Engineering, China Brooke A. Lunsford Sophomore, Apparel Studies, Tulsa, Okla. Kamri B. Mack Freshman, Biology, Weiner Regan M. Mahl Freshman, Apparel Studies, Tulsa, Okla. Jerry A. Maine Senior, Political Science, Unionville, Mo. Madalene K. Major Freshman, Accounting Marketing, Tulsa, Okla. John A. Mallory Sophomore, Communication Music, Little Rock Jason M. Maloy Junior, Hospitality, Texarkana Fredisha L. Manning Sophomore, Chemistry Pre-Dental, Marion Gabriela Mansilla Senior, Psychology Managment, Bolivia Sreeram C. Marisetty Graduate, Civil Engineering, India Rachel C. Marlow Senior, Journalism, North Little Rock West E. Marron Freshman, Nursing, Lincoln Cy R. Martin Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering, Fort Smith Taylor K. Martin Freshman, Psychology, Little Rock Jesus Martinez Sophomore, Civil Engineering, Springdale 304 PEOPLE Many girls take ballet, clogging, or gymnas¬ tics classes when they are young, but give them up for other things when they get older. Others turn it into a passion. Junior Emily Peacock did just that. Peacock star ted gymnastics classes when she was 9. I wanted to be involved in something, and I was really interested in figure skating, but my parents told me I had to pick one: skating or gym¬ nastics, Peacock said. She chose gymnastics, and she became one of the 11 girls on the Arkansas Lady Gym ' Backs team. For Peacock, gymnastics was not just a hobby, it was a huge part of her life. It brings a lot of structure to our lives, said Peacock. We have to have a lot of responsibil¬ ity. The gymnastics program at UA was relative¬ ly young, only in its fifth year. When gymnasts are in high school, they compete to make it to higher levels where scouts from different univer¬ sities will come watch them and hope¬ fully recruit them for college programs. Peacock, who made it to Nationals three times during high school, had a hard choice to make between several univer¬ sities. She ended up coming to Arkan¬ sas, and was happy with her choice. In her first year, she found a mentor in one of the upperclassmen, who inspired Pea¬ cock with her character and work ethic. Three years later. Peacock found herself as an upperclassman whose job was to keep the team together. There were six freshmen on the team in 2007, and the girls had to fight through a lot of obstacles. College competitions were vastly dif¬ ferent from high school. Back in high school, it ' s all about the indi¬ vidual. In college, your routine counts for the whole team. I love that we ' re a group of girls that have different personalities, but we come togeth¬ er for the sport, Peacock said. The Gym ' Backs ended up being ranked 11th this season. We showed a lot of potential this year. We did something awesome — we won five meets in a row. Our goal was top 10, and we got really close to that. While Peacock knew that as a gymnast gets older, it took more and more work to stay healthy, she enjoyed the time she still had with her pas¬ sion. The peak age for a gymnast is sixteen or seventeen, and we ' re all past that, she said. I ' ll be devastated the day that it hits me [that I can ' t do gymnastics anymore], but it ' s always going to be part of my life. emily peacock PEOPLE 305 Ben Marts Senior, Civil Engineering, Fort Smith Thomas Maschmeyer Junior, Mechanical Engineering, Memphis, Tenn. James G. Mason Junior, Poultry Science, Little Rock Andria L. Masters Freshman, Interior Design, Rogers Jona Mathis Graduate, Education, Arlington, Texas Ki L. Matlock Junior, Mathematics, Muldrow, Okla. Cheyenne A. Matthews Sophomore, Apparel Studies, Greenbrier Kara L. Matthews Senior, Psychology, Pine Bluff Gabriel Mattos Freshman, Kinesiology, Orlando, Fla. Hannah A. Maxwell Sophomore, Pharmacy, Little Rock Michael K. May Freshman, Biological Engineering, Jonesboro Firdous Maznani Graduate, Public Policy, Pakistan Madra D. McAdoo Graduate, Law, Little Rock Brett C. McAfee Junior, Mechanical Engineering, Greenwood Melanie D. McAllister Junior, Art, Fayetteville Gordon W. McCain, III Senior, Finance, Ozark Stephen A. McCall Senior, Civil Engineering, Fayetteville Lauren C. McCloy Freshman, Undeclared, Fayetteville Harry L. McCraney Freshman, History, Little Rock Brittany A. McCrary Junior, Social Work, Memphis, Tenn. Jeremy B. McDonald Sophomore, Civil Engineering, Charleston Melissa A. McElderry Senior, Art, Fayetteville Joshua J. McGuire Freshman, Mathematics, Farmington Mikki McHaney Junior, International Relations, Rogers Steven G. McKee Sophomore. Biology, Little Rock Matthew G. McMullin Junior, Mechanical Engineering, Fayetteville Jaron McTee Junior, Biological Anthropology, Longview, Texas 306 PEOPLE Christina L. Meeks Junior, Sociology Criminal Justice, El Dorado Neil A. Metiers Sophomore, Marketing, Ozark, Mo. Margaret A. Mencer Junior, Biology, Little Rock Emily Messner Freshman, Biology, Tulsa, Okla. Skye D. Metcalf Sophomore, Physical Education, Texarkana Laura-Ashley Metheny Senior, Anthropology, Osceola Brian Michener Senior, Transportation Logistics, Walnut, Calif. Emily D. Middleton Freshman, Undeclared, Texarkana, Texas Carla P. Miller Freshman, Art, Baytown, Texas John M. Miller Junior, Industrial Engineering, Cabot Katie C. Miller Freshman, Kinesiology, Russellville Ryan O. Miller Senior, Business Management, Russellville Stacey M. Miller Sophomore, Interior Design, Rogers Kelly J. Milner Sophomore, Elementary Education, Fayetteville Holly M. Minard Sophomore, Animal Science, Shreveport, La. Dominique T. Mitchell Senior, Spanish, Little Rock Nancy E. Mitchell Senior, Sociology, Little Rock Lyndi M. Modica Junior, Hospitality, Fayetteville • Brad S. Molder Graduate, Creative Writing, Ozark Mariachiara Mongelli Junior, Architecture, Italy Kristin K. Monnig Junior, Biology, Springfield, Mo. Mary A. Moody Freshman, Nursing, Little Rock Adam J. Moore Senior, Geography, Elkins Anna M. Moore Freshman, Elementary Education, Texarkana Kara N. Moore Sophomore, Art, Houston Meghan L. Moore Sophomore, Political Science, Azle, Texas Whitney N. Moore Senior, Communication, Rogers PEOPLE 307 EASTERN LIFE comes west BYSHAUNA VO The Japanese culture intrigues and inter¬ ests Americans because of its ancient history, art and culture. But how do Americans learn more about a culture that is on the other side of the world and a country some students aren ' t privileged to learn about in school? Sometimes the best way to learn about a culture is to experience it with someone who preserves the heritage and actively exposed her culture to others. Honami Otsuki, a Japanese international student, opened herself up to American cul¬ ture, acquiring pizza as her favorite Ameri¬ can food, and brought her intriguing cul¬ ture from the former capital of Japan. Raised in Kyoto, Japan, Otsuki learned Japanese art such as calligraphy and origami at a young age. When she was 7 years old, Otsuki learned calligraphy from her grandfather ' s friend in calligraphy school where they met once a week. Origami, the art of paper folding, was honarm otsuki another art Otsuki learned when she was in kindergarten from her grandmother. As a member of the International Cul¬ tural Team, Otsuki practiced her calligraphy and spread her culture to Northwest Arkan¬ sas residents. She exposed children ' s minds to these arts and Japanese culture at elementary schools and at a Girl Scouts event called the International Thinking Day at the Northwest Arkansas Mall. International Cultural Team members provided lectures and performanc¬ es to more than 7,000 adults and children each year. Interested in opening her own hotel in Japan or America, Otsuki decided to study abroad in America because she wanted to ma¬ jor in hospitality management. None of the universities in Japan had a hospitality management major, Otsuki said. UA international students were required to study English their first semester at the university. But when Otsuki came to the UA in May 2006 she had more experience in the English language than some students. She began learning English as a foreign language in junior high school and was privileged to go to New York, Washington and Princeton University in New Jersey to study English for three weeks during her senior year of high school. When she was in Japan, she was afraid to speak English to native English speakers. Now that she was in America, she only spoke English. Americans don ' t hesitate to express themselves, she said. Otsuki learned to express herself more because of American culture and still seemed to preserve her Japanese heritage. 308 PEOPLE Earl T. Moreland Graduate, Journalism, Fort Smith Anna K. Morgan Junior, Communication Disorders, Conway Amy K. Morrow Junior, Music Anthropology, Rogers Taylor M. Mortimer Freshman, Apparel Studies, Tulsa, Okla. Xiong P. Moua Junior, Information Systems, Lincoln Amy N. Moudy Freshman, Marketing, Camden Leandro A. Mozzoni Graduate, Agronomy, Argentina Simone A. Mullinax Freshman, International Business, Tulsa, Okla. Dane D. Munstermann Senior, Transportation Logistics, Bentonville Meagan A. Murphy Freshman, Drama, Rogers Kimberly M. Murray Sophomore, English Sociology, Maud, Texas Swathi Musunuri Graduate, Computer Science, Fayetteville Francis A. Mwaijande Graduate, Public Policy, Tanzania Melissa E. Myers Junior, Management, Bentonville Sarah F. Myler Senior, Journalism, Elkins Deepak Nahar Graduate, Chemical Engineering, Atlanta Jerra W. Nalley Freshman, Marketing, Benton Kaushik Y. Narsingi Graduate, Electrical Engineering, India Robert D. Neptune Sophomore, Journalism, Bartlesville, Okla. Kyle Neumeier Graduate, Computer Science, Little Rock Brittany B. New Junior, Journalism, Texarkana Rachel L. Newberry Freshman, English, Harrison George A. Ngundue Senior, Political Science, Little Rock Hai N. Nguyen Graduate, Ci vil Engineering, Vietnam Jennifer S. Nicodemus Freshman, Marketing, Springdale Desiree A. Norcross Sophomore, Nursing, Bellingham, Wash. Natalie E. Norman Freshman, Communication Disorders, Fort Smith PEOPLE 309 Megan R. Norton Junior, Poultry Science, Lincoln Casey E. Nowell Sophomore, Marketing Economics, Cabot Virginia E. O’Connor Sophomore, International Business, Joplin, Mo. Devon J. O ' Guinn Junior, Biology, Norphlet Brandee L. O’Neill Senior, Art, Fayetteville Hunter N. Oschner Freshman, Kinesiology, Tulsa, Okla. Onyebuchi C. Odunukwe Sophomore, Nursing, McAlester, Okla. Devan M. Ohl Junior, Journalism, Flot Springs Yasmine Omari Freshman, Maketing Management, Memphis, Tenn. Sheena R. Ora Senior, International Relations, North Little Rock Adam J. Ortega Junior, International Relations, Fayetteville Kurt M. Ortigo Sophomore, Linguistics, Hot Springs Caleb J. Osborne Senior, Political Science, Little Rock Margaret B. Parke Freshman, Political Science, Little Rock Mary Katherine Parke Junior, Journalism, Little Rock Stephen L. Parker Sophomore, Communication, Fayetteville Zach P. Pate Junior, Electrical Engineering, Little Rock Trupti R. Patel Junior, Biology, Mountain Home Leanna J. Payton Sophomore, Journalism, Benton Andrea K. Peerson Junior, Biochemistry, Rogers Nicole L. Pellegrino Junior, Apparel Studies, Hot Springs Cole Penick Senior, Civil Engineering, Broken Arrow, Okla. Brittany L. Pennington Freshman, Pre-Pharmacy, Little Rock Jonathan D. Perrodin Senior, Philosophy, Fayetteville Amanda C. Peterson Sophomore, Accounting, Coppell, Texas Janet G. Pettigrew-Elliott Sophomore, Agricultural Business, Fayetteville Anna R. Pfeifler Junior, History, Oark 310 PEOPLE Jacob P. Phaneuf Senior, Psychology, Fayetteville Heather L. Phillips Sophomore, Business, Alma Kimberly J. Phillips Senior, Marketing Management, Fayetteville Alyssa J. Pipho Freshman, Undeclared, Little Rock Kimberly Pistole Senior, Psychology, Little Rock Natalia Pizarro Graduate, Documentary Film Production, Colombia Sarah N. Pollock Sophomore, Business, Coppell, Texas Jackie J. Ponder Freshman, Elementary Education, Dallas Phillip K. Pool Junior, Business Finance, Little Rock Terri Pool Graduate, Law, Mountain Home Randy A. Porkson Sophomore, Latin, Wynne Annette N. Porter Sophomore, Civil Engineering, Jonesboro Kenlie J. Posey Sophomore, Elementary Education, Fayetteville Michael S. Post Sophomore, Music Education, Clarksville Laura Ladd Pouncy Freshman, Business Marketing, West Memphis Ashley Pounders Sophomore, Pharmacy, North Little Rock Ashley L. Powers Sophomore, Speech Pathology, Texarkana, Texas Jaclynn J. Poynter Junior, International Business, Springdale David A. Prater Senior, History, Little Rock Laura W. Pratt Senior, Biochemistry, Longview, Texas Andrew K. Proffitt Sophomore, Marketing, Fayetteville John Proffitt Junior, Kinesiology, Fayetteville Caroline E. Puddephatt Senior, Journalism, Little Rock Rosa R. Puga Sophomore, Psychology Spanish, DeQueen Erica L. Purdy Freshman, Business, Bentonville Minghua Qiu Sophomore, Civil Engineering, Siloam Springs Tricia R. Quinn Senior, Interior Design, Fayetteville PEOPLE 311 Clay R. Quinton Sophomore, Agricultural Business, West Fork David M. Rainwater Senior, Biological Engineering, Little Rock Rahul K. Rajgarhia Graduate, Mechanical Engineering, India Rebecca J. Ralston Freshman, Undeclared, Webb City, Mo. Jeevan Ramakrishna Reddy Graduate, Transportation Engineering, India Sithinphom Ramith Sophomore, Biology, Fort Smith Matthew A. Ramsey Graduate, Intormation Systems, Batesville Kristin A. Rapoza Junior, Business, Huntsville Kaitlin E. Rasburry Junior, Biology, Benton Annie C. Ratliff Junior, English, Fayetteville Shankar Ravi Graduate, Sociology, India Molly A. Ray Senior, Anthropology, Little Rock Sree Rayavarapu Graduate, Poultry Science, India Artie G. Reams Junior, Kinesiology, Paragould Tim Reavis Junior, Political Science, Texarkana Corey L. Redden Junior, Information Systems, Little Rock Blake A. Redelk Graduate, Higher Education, Walters, Okla. Mary K. Reinhardt Freshman, International Relations, Little Rock Natalie K. Reis Junior, Biochemistry, Hot Springs Mark S. Reiter Graduate, Environmental Sciences, Petersberg, Va. Caroline Renz Freshman, Elementary Education, Farmington Kaylen S. Revels Sophomore, International Relations, DeQueen Aaron M. Ricca Sophomore, Physics, Jonesboro Evreda J. Rice Sophomore, Environmental Science, Daingerfield, Texas Thomas W. Rice Junior, International Relations, Memphis, Tenn. Whitney A. Rice Sophomore, Health Science, Prairie Grove Jerry C. Richardson Sophomore, International Relations, Russellville 312PEOPLE Ryan J. Richardson Sophomore. Biology. Sherwood Darius D. Richmond Junior, Marketing, Memphis Rachael E. Rickeis Freshman, Undeclared, Pine Bluff Hannah R. Riddle Freshman, Psychology, Rogers Zachary Ridenoure Junior, Apparel Studies, Springdale Allie M. Ridgeway Senior, Psychology, Hot Springs Katherine E. Ridgeway Freshman, International Relations, Hot Springs Matthew T. Ridgway Junior, Civil Engineering, Bismarck Sarah M. Rigby Freshman, Elementary Education, Vilonia Hunter I. Riley Senior, International Relations, North Little Rock Kathryn A. Robbins Senior, Interior Design, Little Rock Carrie E. Roberts Sophomore, Journalism, Jonesboro Katelyn M. Roberts Sophomore, Music, Fayetteville Daniel R. Robinson Senior, Agricultural Communication, Waldron Anna K. Roblee Junior, Journalism, Fayetteville Sonni F. Rodgers Sophomore, Political Science, Conway David Rodriguez Sophomore, Architecture, Ola Laura R. Rodriguez Freshman, Nursing, Forrest City ' Dameon G. Rogers Junior, Computer Engineering, Tulsa, Okla. Daniel M. Rogers Freshman, Mechanical Engineering, Fayetteville Meagan L. Rogers Sophomore, Apparel Studies, Fort Smith Mary Beth Rohr Freshman, Elementary Education, Rogers Jennifer D. Roller Senior, Psychology German, Fort Smith Paola Romero Sophomore, Biology, Fort Smith Kari L. Roper Junior, Marketing, Springdale Robby J. Rose Sophomore, History, Magnolia Maria L. Rosso Graduate, Plant Sciences, Argentina PEOPLE 313 Emily K. Rowland Senior, Poultry Science, El Dorado Daniel J. Ruck Senior, Marketing, Little Rock KayTrisha L. Ruiz Freshman, Journalism, Little Rock Stacy M. Ryburn Senior, Journalism, Fayetteville Hadi Sabaa Graduate, Computer Science, Fayetteville J. Addison Safely Graduate, Agricultural Education, Judsonia Robert R. Salinas Sophomore, Chemical Engineering, La Joya, Texas Shannon T. Sanders Sophomore, Journalism, Flippin Kimberly M. Santos Freshman, Animal Science, Shawnee, Okla. Tanvir H. Sattar Freshman, Industrial Engineering, Bangladesh Shashank Satyawakta Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering, India Sean M. Saunders Junior, Journalism, Jonesboro Johanna N. Sawatski Freshman, Communication, Little Rock Frances E. Sawrie Senior, Agricultural Education, Ozark Kate F. Sbarra Freshman, English, Rogers Kaci L. Schack Sophomore, Human Devebpment, Edmond, Okla. Lindy Locke Schafer Senior, Communication, Texarkana, Texas Audree Scharbor Senior, Architecture Studies, Greenwood Alyson Schilling Sophomore, Elementary Education, Maumelle Sierra A. Schlegel Freshman, Dental Hygiene, Joplin, Mo. Chelsea M. Schnabel Senior, Geography, Fort Smith Lauren E. Schook Sophomore, Hospitality, Van Buren Michael A. Schwartz Freshman, English Creative Writing, Knoxville, Tenn. John I. Scott Freshman, English, Pikeville, Ky. Sarah A. Scott Freshman, Education, Fayetteville Susan Scott Graduate, Law, Blytheville Claire Scruggs Junior, Biology, Conway 314PEOPLE BY DAN CLARK om Watching Jeff Puckett as he spins was like watching the work of a craftsman who loves his trade. At his shows, Puckett could be seen smil¬ ing as his natty dreads dance to the beats of the drum and bass that swim through the speakers. He originally got involved in the electronic music scene through dancing. Once I got into dancing, it really took off, Puckett said. He decided to become a DJ because there was a lot of music he listened to that no one else would play. I thought I was just as qualified to present that music as anybody else, he said. So Puckett learned to mix and donned the stage name DJ Illectron. Growing up, Puckett said he played a lot of instruments. He ' s played the piano, clarinet, saxophone, violin and viola, but said he chose a set of turntables and mixers. The unre¬ stricted freedom was what he thrived on. I find it better and easier to draw on the [mu¬ sical talents] of others.. .their insights spark my creativity, Puckett said. When he wasn ' t playing a set, Puckett could be seen dancing among the rest of the people there for the show. The beauty of it all is the dance, the raw interaction and response to music, he said. The social interaction you felt while dancing, he said, was incredible. With the thundering beat of the speak¬ ers, it was usually too loud to understand someone that ' s jefff puckett talking right next to you, so the only communica¬ tion going on was body language. Even while he was mixing live, Puckett loved to watch the crowd and see how they react to a certain sound. “It ' s all about the music and the dance, Puckett said. Arkansas was fairly removed from the major electronic music scenes, so there was only a core group of people that listen to the music. Puckett said he enjoyed that about the local scene. “You really get a sense of tight camaraderie, he said. But it was hard to tell what the future has in store for Fayetteville and the electronic scene. Puckett admitted he had no way to predict two years ago what happened this year on the music scene. The coming season of music has Puckett excited, and with each year, the music gets better and better. I really love this city, he said. “1 could definite¬ ly see myself sticking around here if things take off. la PEOPLE 315 Brian S. See Senior, Agricultural Education, Valley Springs Katherine A. Sellers Freshman, Biology, Hutchinson, Kan. Richard H. Senessie Sophomore, Nursing, Sierra Leone Cory V. Sexton Freshman, International Business, Tulsa, Okla. Stephen K. Shadid Junior, Finance, North Little Rock DhavalShah Senior, Biochemistry Physics, Nigeria John N. Shaw Senior, Finance Astrophysics, Texarkana Natalia Shchegoleva Graduate, Comparative Literature, Russia Megan A. Shea Freshman, Accounting, Plano, Texas Zackary S. Shearer Sophomore, Biology, Paragould Hannah K. Shelton Freshman, Business Management, North Little Rock Hayden S. Sherman Sophomore, Business, Fayetteville Mallory B. Shiver Sophomore, Biology, Little Rock Ersala Shorter Senior, Psychology, Pine Bluff Gentry T. Shrider Sophomore, Nursing, Little Rock Ryan P. Siebenmorgan Freshman, Crop Management, Fayetteville Talen A. Siemaszko Junior, French Business, Dover Nancy Sierra Sophomore, Pre-Radiofogy, Ola Boris I. Silva Senior, Psychology, Peru Lael B. Simons Junior, International Relations, Broken Arrow, Okla. Anthony Sinbandhit Senior, Hospitality, Fort Smith Kama V. Singh Freshman, Computer Engineering, India Jeff P. Sistrunk Freshman, Journalism, Anaheim, Calif. Charles D. Skinner Junior, Business, Enid, Okla. Daniel H. Skipper Graduate, Agricultural Economics, Cabot Erika N. Skipper Freshman, Nursing, Hot Springs Adrain T. Smith Staff, Education, Rison 316 PEOPLE _ Heather G. Smith Senior, Social Work, Welch, Okla. Katie M. Smith Freshman, Undeclared, Hot Springs Kent R. Smith Sophomore, Biochemistry, Nashville Mallory J. Smith Senior, Journalism, Fort Worth, Texas Mallory M. Smith Senior, Biology, Earle Natalie A. Smith Junior, International Relations, McGehee Joshua C. Snow Sophomore, Industrial Engineering, West Memphis Thet N. Soe Senior, Chemical Engineering, Myanmar Elisabeth H. Sorrell Freshman, Industrial Engineering, West Memphis Laura R. Sossamon Junior, Agricultural Business, Ozark Brian L. Sours Junior, Music Education, Wills Point Brooke N. South Freshman, Political Science, Fort Smith Megan D. Souto Freshman, Elementary Education, Russellville Kirsten L. Sowell Graduate, Social Work, Fairfield Bay Emily K. Spadaro Senior, Biology, Little Rock Charles B. Spann Senior, Music Education, Greenwood Kali N. Sparks Freshman, Interior Design, Little Rock LaKendra B. Spates Freshman, Kinesiology, West Helena Eric A. Specking Sophomore, Computer Engineering, Wynne Donald R. Spence Senior, Journalism, Beebe Austin T. Spencer Senior, Civil Engineering, Little Rock Brittney S. Sperber Freshman, Elementary Education, Bentonville Brandon F. Spicher Sophomore, Communication, Hot Springs Denise C. Spivey Graduate, Sociology, El Dorado Jonathan R. Spoon Freshman, Computer Science, North Little Rock Brian E. St.Clair Freshman, Biochemistry, Fayetteville Elizabeth L. St. John Senior, Journalism, St. Louis PEOPLE 317 Mary Beth Stafford Junior, Interior Design, Fort Smith Sharon L. Stancil Senior, Marketing, Clinton Cody R. Standridge Freshman, Kinesiology, Mt. Ida Avery A. Starks Senior, Business Administration, Humphrey Natalie K. Stearman Sophomore, Elementary Education, Prairie Grove Gregory H. Steinsiek Senior, Journalism, Sherwood Mac Stephen Sophomore, Biology, Fayetteville Katherine G. Stewart Junior, Mathematics, Norman, Okla. Preston D. Stewart Junior, Biochemistry Spanish, Norfork Nathan R. Stockemer Sophomore, International Relations, Fort Smith Joelle A. Storet Freshman, Undeclared, Belgium Terrence N. Strahan Sophomore, Civil Engineering, Malvern Nathan L. Strayhorn Junior, English Journalism, Searcy Catilin Streett Senior, Journalism English, Yellville Emily L. Striegler Senior, Journalism, Fayetteville Richelle R. Strong Freshman, Biolo gy, Carrollton, Texas Kelsey A. Stroud Senior, Journalism, North Little Rock Natalie B. Stuckey Senior, Communication, Fayetteville Laura M. Stump Senior, International Relations, Maysville, Ky. Lauren E. Sullivant Sophomore, Journalism, Mountain Home Sirikarn Surawanvijit Junior, Chemical Engineering, Thailand Melissa M. Swayze Senior, Criminal Justice, Little Rock Katie B. Sweeten Sophomore, Journalism, Grove, Okla. Christy M. Swindle Junior, Biology, Jonesboro Starre J. Swink Freshman, General Business, Little Rock Allison R. Tabor Freshman, Elementary Education, West Fork Krystina D. Tacchi Sophomore, Architecture, Wildwood, Mo. 318PEOPLE Brittany F. Taylor Junior, Interior Design, Hot Springs Candace E. Taylor Freshman, Biology, Leawood, Kan. Colleen E. Teal Senior, Retail Marketing, Wauwatosa, Wis. Tara B. Teff Junior, Biochemistry, Springdale Yohannes T. Tekle Graduate, Statistics, Asmara Precious N. Temple Freshman, Nursing, Texarkana, Texas Whitney H. Tharp Junior, Biochemistry, Little Rock Gilbert B. Thomas Freshman, Mechanical Engineering, Greenwood Nathan Z. Thomas Senior, Marketing Management, Little Rock Perrise M. Thomas Junior, Journalism, Cleveland, Ohio Amber N. Thompson Senior, Elementary Education, Combs Danny Thompson Freshman, Kinesiology, Marvell Kathryn E. Thompson Senior, Communicafion Journalism, Houston Nick N. Thompson Senior, Computer Engineering, Fort Smith Richard Thompson Junior, Psychology, Fayetteville Tera R. Thompson Junior, Nursing, Lincoln Sarah E. Thomson Freshman, Business, Farmington Elizabeth A. Thurman Sophomore, Undeclared, Fayetteville Twan’ya L. Tims Senior, Nursing, Chicago Anna K. Tinkle Freshman, Chemistry, Mountain View Chris Tinsley Graduate, Political Science, Forrest City Marilyn A. Titus Senior, Mathematics, Fayetteville Meenakshi Tiwari Graduate, Sociology, India Dennis C. Toliver Graduate, Elementary Education, West Memphis Abel N. Tomlinson Graduate, Plant Sciences, Kingston Lindsey B. Torbett Freshman, Nursing, Fayetteville Binh T. Tran Junior, Electrical Engineering, Vietnam PEOPLE 319 Wendyam F. Traore Graduate, Electrical Engineering, Fayetteville Jonathan T. Trawick Junior, Industrial Engineering, Conway Elisabeth L. Trotter Senior, Pre-Pharmacy, Rogers Corrie E. Tucker Freshman, Education, Wynne Auntalaya A. Turner Sophomore, Marketing, North Little Rock Christina S. Turner Senior, Criminal Justice, Springdale Lindsay C. Turner Senior, Journalism, Dallas Mary Beth Turner Graduate, Journalism, Ozark Lisa M. Udouj Senior, Apparel Studies, Van Buren Lindsay A. Ulmschneider Junior, Journalism, Little Rock Michael S. Upchurch Senior, Early Childhood Education, Texarkana, Texas Gynna P. Uribe-Leyva Senior, Marketing, Colombia Fortune Utubor Senior, Electrical Engineering, Nigeria Krystal A. Utubor Senior, Biological Engineering, Pine Bluff Lee M. Van Allen Graduate, Mid-Level Education, Sacremento, Calif. David Vang Junior, Health Science, Appleton, Wis. Deni L. Vanzant Freshman, Finance, Plano, Texas Thaddeus W. Vasicek Freshman, Chemistry, Tulsa, Okla. Benjamin C. Vaughn Junior, History, Mountainburg Maria R. Vazquez Senior, Human Resources Development, Farmington Chris B. Venable Freshman, Drama Criminal Justice, Pineville, La. Robert W. Verdoot Junior, Geology, Harrison Katy M. Vestal Sophomore, Elementary Education, Dierks Gina M. Villamizar Graduate, Spanish Literature, Colombia Maria I. Villarroel-Zeballos Graduate, Plant Pathology, Bolivia Shauna M. Vo Senior, Journalism, Van Buren Terry Vo Senior, International Relations Asian Studies, Fort Smith 320 PEOPLE Worthy BY DAN CLARK It was because of an odd twist of fate that Jose Lopez got into journalism. Lopez, a se¬ nior journalism and political science major, originally started off in the business college but didn ' t like it all. I always liked writing, he said. In his spare time, Lopez enjoyed writing short sto¬ ries, poetry and music, so he decided to try journalism. He hasn ' t regretted his decision since. Lopez was the editor of the Arkansas Trav¬ eler after he joined the Traveler in 2002 shortly after switching majors. His first assignment was to write a profile of Brook Matthews, a Miss Arkansas contestant. He continued to write news articles for a while, but soon decided to get into writing features about art, drama and movies because that was where his passion was. I switched gears and started focusing more on features, Lopez said. And he focused so well that he was soon offered an opportunity to work as an as¬ sistant features editor. Since tak¬ ing on the job, Lopez has learned a lot about the professional world of journalism. Managing people is prob¬ ably the hardest thing that a hu¬ man can do, he said. Lopez also said he enjoyed working with his staff and that everyone was helpful. We have to save each others ' backs he said. Lopez also admitted that he had to learn a lot through simple rookie mistakes. I made a lot of mistakes, he said, but the amount I ' ve learned is incred¬ ible, he added. Dealing with unnecessarily hostile people was something that Lopez learned to handle. A lot of people called the newspaper office to complain about the opinions page, and others called just to leave a profound you suck for the staff. Lopez said he learned to develop a thick skin when dealing with these kinds of readers, but he wanted people to understand his position as an editor. I put myself in other peoples ' shoes, I wish more people would do that as well, but I get over it pretty quickly, Lopez said. Students that were looking to get into jour¬ nalism should take a realistic approach, Lo¬ pez advised. Journalism isn ' t easy, he said, You have deadlines and a lot of pressure, but it ' s a lot of fun and it ' s rewarding, so if you ' re up for that challenge, go for it. jose lopez PEOPLE 321 Cara L. VonderBruegge Sophomore, Journalism, St. Louis Hien T. Vu Junior, Social Work, Fort Smith Kat Wagner Freshman, English, Tulsa, Okla. Allison C. Waldrip Senior, Journalism English, Moro Benjamin Walker Freshman, Telecommunications, Searcy Jennifer L. Walker Junior, Elementary Education, Springdale Kent M. Walker Senior, Computer Science, Fayetteville Michael C. Walker Senior, Business, Bentonville Dustin G. Wallace Junior, Music Education, Star City Jordan M. Wallace Freshman, Business, Seneca, Mo. Balynda M. Walling Junior, Communication, San Diego Erin E. Walsh Senior, Political Science, Crossett Jessica D. Walton Freshman, Accounting, Cabot Trent A. Walton Junior, Mechanical Engineering, Fayetteville Bradley L. Ward Sophomore, Biology, Jonesboro Kimberly A. Ward Freshman, Nursing, Philippines Allison R. Ward-Seidel Sophomore, Elementary Education, Springdale Jacquelyn R. Warnock Junior, Apparel Studies, Elkins Ashley D. Watkins Senior, Music Education, Huntsville Breana J. Watkins Freshman, Poultry Science, Jonesboro Lauren N. Watkins Senior, Agricultural Business, Jonesboro Richard H. Watkins Junior, Finance, Midland, Texas Kristin A. Watson Freshman, Physics Chemistry, Benton Rachel M. Watson Sophomore, Elementary Education, Carlisle Daniel P. Weatherall Freshman, Biology, Dallas Abbie E. Weaver Freshman, Communication, Conway Mallory A. Webb Senior, Elementary Education, Benton 322 PEOPLE Mary A. Webb Sophomore, Communication, Castle Rock, Colo. Mason Wells Sophomore, Undeclared, Charleston Allie H. Welty Freshman, Nursing, Broken Arrow, Okla. Emily Welty Senior, Business, Broken Arrow, Okla. Jeffery M. West Sophomore, Poultry Science, Dallas Walter W. White Senior, Finance, Texarkana Quinten J. Whiteside Senior, Political Science, North Little Rock Amber R. Widdowjon Sophomore, Business, Beebe Ashley C. Wiedower Junior, Biological Engineering, Little Rock Philip P. Wiggins Sophomore, Information Systems, Brinkley Alexandra M. Wilcox Freshman, Political Science, Fayetteville Guy Wilcox Sophomore, Music Business, Joplin, Mo. Kim Wilkes Senior, Accounting Finance, Fort Smith Dominique A. Wilkins Junior, Accounting, Camden John F. Willems Sophomore, Joumalism Political Science, Searcy Amber A. Williams Freshman, Education, Forrest City Brian P. Williams Junior, Psychology, North Little Rock Hannah R. Williams Sophomore, Elementary Education, Harrison Jessica D. Willia ms Senior, Biology, Alma Marlea S. Williams Junior, Dietetics, Ward Ryan B. Williams Senior, Turf, Management, Little Rock Sara A. Williams Sophomore, Information Systems, Little Rock Thomas A. Williams Junior, Biological Engineering, Hope Katie R. Willis Freshman, Apparel Studies, Little Rock Casey W. Willits Senior, Geography, Fayetteville Allison G. Wilson Freshman, Animal Science, Little Rock Corey L. Wilson Junior, Agricultural Communication, Searcy PEOPLE 323 4 BY ANGELA WITT An interest in archaeology since middle school became a way to spend summer vaca¬ tions for one UA junior honors student. Emily Voight, a double major in anthro¬ pology and Middle Eastern studies, planned to pursue a Ph.D in Middle Eastern archaeol¬ ogy after graduation. I chose the Middle East because it has some of the world ' s oldest archaeology and where civilization effectively began, she said. Voight spent the past two summers in Tell Qarqur, Syria and spent the summer of 2007 there as well, she said. She was in an area called the Orontes River Valley, in the northwest part of Syria, south of the city of 324 PEOPLE Aleppo. On digs we found a lot of pottery and bones, a spear point, glass, glass bracelet frag¬ ments and a ring, she said. My favorite arti¬ fact that I found was an iron spear point dat¬ ing to the Islamic Era. And some of the oldest artifacts I found were a ton of deposited pot¬ tery shards from around 3000 B.C. Syria was an interesting place to work and visit, she said. I got to see how people in the Middle East live, day by day. Not just urban city dwellers but rural farmers, Voight said. Village life there was based ultimately on family ties to the village mayor because that is how jobs are portioned out. Based on your connectio n to the leader, she said. The Syrians I met were very tied into the politics of their country, the region and the world as a whole, which was a striking dif¬ ference I saw between the Syria and the US, Voight said. The people in Syria were hospitable, open and very welcoming, she said. The people would invite you in for tea even though you were a stranger. She recalled a time when a family invited her group in for tea, nuts and watermelon. We all have a lovely time trying to com¬ municate in broken Arabic and broken Eng¬ lish about the history and archaeology of the area, she said. It was new friendships like that one and the knowledge she gained that made the ex¬ perience unforgettable for Voight. Actually getting to do archaeology was amazing, as was experiencing a different cul¬ ture, she said. Jeremiah Wilson Graduate, Agricultural Economics, Oklahoma City Leah C. Wilson Freshman, Elementary Education, Midland, Texas Joshua D. Wise Freshman, Drama, Alma Krystal A. Witcher Freshman, Animal Science, Monticello Nikki D. Witcraft Freshman, Journalism, Miami, Okla. Ann B. Wizer Freshman, Business Spanish, Fayetteville Katie L. Wood Sophomore, Dental Flygiene, Joplin, Mo. Leighton W. Wood Senior, Marketing, Dallas Jennifer L. Woods Senior, Biophysical Chemistry, Carlisle Jesse C. Woods Senior, Philosophy, Phoenix, Ariz. Laura E. Woods Junior, Architecture, Alma Travis J. Woosley Junior, Philosophy, Maysville, Ky. Mandy L. Wooten Freshman, Communication, Tulsa, Okla. Jimmy Xu Senior, Industrial Engineering, Fayetteville Jerry Yang Junior, Information Systems, Fresno, Calif. Sue Yang Freshman, Hospitality. Siloam Springs Shalamar M. Yarber Junior, Psychology, Texarkana Seth R. Yost Senior, Music, Danville, Ky. Allyssa M. Young Sophomore, Social Work, Little Rock Christopher T. Young Graduate, Education, Camden Kristin E. Young Freshman, History. Claremore, Okla. Quan Yuan Graduate, Biochemistry, China Teuku Azhari M. Zakaria Graduate, Secondary Education, Fayetteville Marcos V. Zarate Freshman, International Relations, Mexico Dusty Zelk Senior, Business Art, Mountain Home Tom Zhang Freshman, Biochemistry, Little Rock Lisa L. Zweimuller Junior, Social Work.Yellville PEOPLE 325 If A student rests un¬ der a tree between classes. Below: A coach for the Kappa Delta Der¬ by Days team tosses a football with one of his Sigma Chi broth¬ ers. PHOTOS BY ROBYN CLOUD 326 ADS INDEX ADS INDEX 327 Aasby, Sarah 276 Abdalhadi. Moham¬ med 282 Abel, Chris 273 Abell, Holly 157 Abell, Meagan 41,157, 276 Abernathy, Waylon 273 Ablondi, Aaron 268 Abo Hamza, Eid 282 Abrahamson, James 282 Abrams, Derek 264 Abshier, Lauren 269, 282 Acridge, Will 156 Acuff, Amy 262 Acuff, Margo 282 Adams, Brittany 77 Adams, Jason 282 Adams, Meredith 258 Aderhold, Sarah 276 Ainsley, Heather 237, 269,282 Airapetian, Nanar 205 Akers, Sarah 276 Akins, Jonathan 237 Al-Ahmari, Sultan 282 Alamrani, Gamil 282 Alas, Jose 282 Albright, Jennifer 276 Aldworth, John 263 Alexander, Chris 254 Alexander, Joel 263 Alexander, John 271 Alexander, Steven 263, 282 Alexander, Will 227 Alexander, Zach 272 Allen, Daniel 282 Allen, James 267 Allen, Kimberly 237 Allen, Latoya 259 Allen, Mary Kathryn 269 Allen, Matt 267 Allen, Megan 269, 282 Allen, Nathan L. 282 Allen, Nathan M. 282 Allen, Sarah 53, 282 Allen, Wes 267, 282 Allen, Whitney 258 Allison, Amy 173 Allison, Autumn 276 Allison, Jeffery 263, 282 Allison, Whitney 262 Allmond, Stephen 263, 282 Al-Saleh, Asaad 282 Alston, Jana 269, 282 Alston, Sean 263 Amerine, Marissa 262, 282 Amuri, Nyambilila 234 Anderson, Ashley 258 Anderson, Jamaal 138, 140 Anderson, Jimmy 267 Anderson, Katie 262 Anderson, Laurie 269 Anderson, Leslie 258, 282 Anderson, Roger 282 Anderson, Stacy 156, 157 Anderson, Tyler 263 Andler, Ashley 276 Andrews, Nick 267 Andrews, Scarlet 269 Angel, Tyler 268 Angulo, Matthew 267 Anthony, Addison 267 Anthony, Hayes 272 Anthony, Hunter 272 Antley, Christina 237, 269, 282 Antoon, Carey 272 Applegate, Heather 282 Applegate, Sarah 269 Appleton, Richard 272 Archer, Madeline 282 Arciga, Rafael 283 Area, Blake 283 Area, Suzanne 269, 283 Arinez, Ingrid 283 Arling, Augusta 283 Armstrong, Morgan 231,259 Arnold, David 264 Arnold, Tyler 271 Arora, Divikar 283 Arthur, Eric 271 Ashabrenner, Kyle 273 Ashby, Caroline 262 Ashcraft, Monica 258 Ashley, Meghann 283 Ashu, Aaron 283 Atkins, C.J. 247 Atkinson, Robin 248, 283 Attwood, Harvie 263 Atwood, Hastings 263 Auiles, Alejandro 247 Austin, Jeremy 228 Avey, Kyle 254 Avra, Ashley 262 Aydani, Soraya 283 Aydelott, Natalie 156 Ayoob, Stephanie 22 Bachkora, Jessica 213 Backus, Jacqelyn 258 Bacon, Scott 267 Bai, Li 232, 283 Bailey, Alain 215 Bailey, Aleisha 258 Bailey, Ali 258 Bailey, Brian 263 Bailey, Casey 228 Bailey, Morgan 276 Bailey, Reece 24, 254 Bailey, Wade 274 Bailey, William 267 Bajad, Niharika 243, 283 Baker, Aaron 274 Baker, Casey 283 Baker, Jessica 283 Baker, Sydney 269, 283 Balderrama, Karen 241, 283 Baldwin, Beau 271 Ball, Jonathan 283 Ballard, Joseph 254 Ballew, Cassie 269 Bangarwa, Sanjeev 234, 283 Bankhead, LaToya 234 Banks, Andrea 283 Banks, Marvell 237 Barbee, Kristin 283 Barber, Kasey 262, 283 Barber, Lance 272 Barber, Ross 110, 283 Barbot, Sarah 276, 283 Barclay, Austin 267 Bargiachi, Denise 169 Barham, Tyler 268 Barker, Mallory 231, 234, 244 Barnard, Elizabeth 269, 283 Barnes, Brady 262 Barnes, Heather 276 Barnes, Magnolia 283 Barnett, Amanda 258 Barnett, Ben 271 Barnett, Brian 270 Baron, Michelle 276 Barret, Tyler 274 Barreto, Carolina 283 Barron, Chandler 267 Barrow, Sarah 262, 283 Barry, Jacqueline 262 Barsamian, Barrett 271 Bartlett, David 267 Bartlett, Jennifer 157 Barua, Arpita 284 Bass, Dequincy 231 Bass, Lindsey 262 Bates, Amy 262 Bates, Christie 258, 284 Batsaikhan, Uuriintuya 284 Batson, Chase 271 Baucom, Caleb 284 Baxter, Corderro 234, 284 Baxter, Layne 262 Baxter, Shakita 234 Beach, Robert 272 Beam, Justin 242 Beam, Taylor 262 Beard, Stephanie 269 Beasley, Daniel 284 Beason, Kalee 262, 284 Beauchamp, Reid 267 Beavers, Sarah 156 Beavers, Stephanie 269 Becker, Adam 264 Becker, Catherine 237, 284 Beckham, Bart 284 Becton, Jesse 271 Becton, Paul 263 Bednar, Jonathon 270 Bedregal, Marisol 241 Beebe, Tara 269 Beeler, Dawna 247 Beeler, Katie 262 Behm, Trevor 264 Beine, Drew 270 Bejarano, Brent 264 Belcher, Elaine 284 Belcher, Ryan 263, 284 Belew, Barrett 271 Belknap, Jeremy 271 Bell, Adam 272 Bell, Alaya 284 Bell, Becca 284 Bell, Eric 272 Bell, Justin 272 Bell, Megyn 258 Belt, Jesse 271 Bemberg, Jeffrey 267 Bemberg, Philip 267 Benamrouche, Sabrirt 1 284 Beneke, Alex 267 Bennett, Brittany 258 Bennett, Fletcher 263 Bennett, Jeni 258 Bensing, Jacquelyn n 3 Benson, Matthew 263 Benson, Shane 86 Bentley, Justin 264 Bentley, Mary Kathe 1 1 156, 276 Benton, Erica 258 Benton, John 267 Benton, Jourdan 262 Berezansky, Chris 267 Beserra, Ryan 263 Bettis, Ryan 263 Beverly, Patrick, 180 Bezner, Cole 271 Bharath, Suman 284 Bhasker, Helga 284 Bibbs, Ashley 258 Bickel, Andrew 270 Bickel, Courtney 269 284 Bickell, Alex 258 Biddulph, Josh 267 Biggs, Cory 263 ? Bilheimer, Christian 2 Bilheimer, Lauren 276 284 Billingsley, Jessica 25$ Billingsley, Ryan 284 Bilyk, Zachary 270 Bingham, David 264 Binns, Meagan 262, 2$ Biondo, Kat 276 Biondo, Vince 274 , Birdsell, Clover 129,2 C Birmingham, DeM 1 244 328 INDEX B| shop, Brittany 269 B ' s hop, Courtney 262 Bla ck, Fred 272 •••ackburn, Joel 284 Bla ckshear, Ross 270 Bla ckshear, Ted 270 •ackshire, Myra 284 Blair ' La Ida 255, 284 Jakeirian, Benjamin 263,284 B | a mer, Morgan 258 anchard, Hailey 276 anchard, Kelly 258 •and, Ross 272 Jasdel, Justin 284 •ass, Alex 272 jaylock, Audrey 258 •nzer, Marshall 254 °cker, Taryn 269, 284 °mberg, Charlie 285 ° u gh, Britton 227 lo Wer s , Kirsten 262 obbitt, Christopher 263 ob by, Jones 263 ° b ° Jason Patrick 263 B ° d ' e, Morgan 258 Roving, Justin 228, 263 ° ba nnon, Adam 270 olil T Brook 258 ol| e n , Kendall 14, 258 ol en, Scott 285 ol tabek, Junussor 285 B 0r, d, Bill 273 °nd s , Cynthia 248 0r, e, Tyler 263 °°khout, Mattie 228, 269 B °°ne, Bryan 272 0ot h, Brad 267, 285 B ° ot h, Kaylea 262 ° r deleau, Audrey 204 B 0r 8- Kristen 258, 285 Seth 228 “ 0scb Jason 248 B °sche, Lindsey 258 °tel er Mallory 276 B ott je, Tyler 273 227 OUrn ' • obarned B our ne , Shelby 232 0vv en, Byron 263 Wen, Patrick 264 °Wer s , Jessica 259, 285 0v vers, Leslie 269 0vv er S Tara 258 0vv le s , Freddie 285 Boyce, Austin 272 Boyd, Andrew 272 Boyd, Bailey 285 Boyd, Jamie 272 Boyd, Virginia 285 Boyd, Whitnee 231, 244, 259 Boydson, Heather 276 Boykin, Landon 267 Bradbury, Ralph 272 Braddy, Tara 157 Bradley, Amber 276 Bradley, Rebecca 262 Bradley, Stephanie 285 Bradney, Rory 271 Bragg, Jessica 262, 285 Brainerd, Sonny 271 Bramble, Sean 271 Brand, John 285 Branscum, Jack 285 Brant, Nick 263 Braswell, Michael 156 Breda, Janet 248, 285 Breedlove, Parke 263 Brehm, Willy 272 Brence, Lisa 44, 45 Brenner, Mallory 276 Brett, Tyler 271 Brewer, Andrew 273 Brewer, James 285 Brewer, Johnny 263 Brick, Will 263 Bridewell, Robert 272 Bridewell, William 272 Bridges, Brian 156 Bridges, Caroline 262 Bridges, Matthew 285 Bridges, Ryan 267 Briggs, Brad 267 Briggs, Jill 258 Bright, Daniel 264 Bright, Megan 228 Brittain, Greg 264 Britton, Beau 272 Britton, Kyle 264 Brodrick, Chase 247 Brooks, Beth 258 Brooks, Justin 264 Broshears, Andrea 157 Brown, Bradley D. 270 Brown, Bradley M. 285 Brown, Britney 262 Brown, Brittany 285 Brown, Cameron 268 Brown, Eric 270 Brown, Katey 276 Brown, Lindsey E. 237 Brown, Lindsey R. 262, 285 Brown, Mallory 262 Brown, Mandy 276, 285 Brown, Matthew 263 Brown, Meghan 262 Brown, Nathan 260 Brown, Sara 276 Brown, Shonda 234, 275, 285 Brown, Tyler 263 Brown. Yanisha 285 Browning, Cameron 273 Browning, Zanetta 255 Broyles, Taylor 244, 269 Brunson, Matt 272 Bruxvoort, Michelle 269 Bryant, Chris 285 Bryant, Jonathan 285 Bryant, Lauren 157 Bryant, Liz 276 Bryant, Molly 262 Bryant, Rivers 263 Bryant, Weston 263 Buchman, Wes 272 Buck, Ryan 264 Buckalew, Eddie 285 Buckler, Jessica 262 Buckley, Alex 272 Buckmaster, Samantha 237 Buergler, Ben 267 Buerkle, Adam 272 Buies, Justin 285 Bulla, Justin 270, 285 Bullington, Jerem 234 Bumpass, Kristen 269 Bunch, Joel 243, 286 Bunnell, Kris 260, 286 Burbank, Ray 267 Burch, Bradley 272 Burch, Nikki 276 Burch, Trey 272 Burckart, Blake 264 Buresh, Brett 263 Burge, Larry 286 Burgess, Whitney 258 Burgher, David 267 Burkett, Geri 258, 286 Burkhalter, Beth 269 Burkhead, Emily 258 Burks, Raymond 243, 286 Burks, Tanner 263 Burlan, Megan 248 Burnett, Britton 270 Burnett, Cameron 270 Burns, Jared 270 Burns, Jeff 268 Burns, Rebekah 286 Burns, Sterling 263 Burris, Alex 268 Burrow, Emily 286 Burrow, Peter 267 Burrow, Sarah 247, 286 Bursick, Shelly 286 Burton, Jameson 286 Busby, Elizabeth 269 Butler, John 274 Buzbee, Brittany 276 Byers, Kendall 286 Bynum, Rachael 286 Bynum, Sheree 255 Byrd, Kate 286 Cabrera, Nancy 286 Cain, Amanda 286 Cains, Caroline 258 Caldwell, Chase 270 Caldwell, Chelsea 262 Calef, Carter 286 Calico, Carter 268 Callaway, Josh 271 Calloway, Stacey 258 Calvin, Brittani 258 Camargo, Nestor 286 Cameron, Brooks 273 Cameron, Cary 273 Campbell, Andrea 286 Campbell, Carrie 276 Campbell, Courtney 227, 247, 286 Campbell, Curtis 273 Canepari, Julie 258, 286 Canfield, Owen 267 Cannon, Sean 268 Cantu, Estevan 274 Capes, Brittany 286 Caple, Kacee 258 Capps, Kaci 258 Capps, Kyndal 258 Carbary, Jordan 157 Carden, Emily 269 Carden, Phillip 263 Cardwell, Kristen 262 Careaga, Cecilia 243 Cargile, Ranger 264 Cargill, Ben 272 Carland, Christopher 267 Carle, Andrew 267 Carlisle, David 263 Carlisle, Rachel 262 Carlisle, Rebecca 262 Carlsmith, Jonathan 247 Carlson, Adam 272 Carlson, Becca 262, 286 Carmichael, Chad 273 Carnahan, Molly 286 Carnes, Scott 273 Carney, Chris 156 Carolina, Kasey 231, 234 Caroll, Andrew 271 Caroll, Brittany 157 Carpenter, Georgeanne 262, 286 Carpenter, Laura 237, 247, 286 Carpenter, Shannon 247 Carpenter, Shannon 286 Carpenter, Staci 269, 286 Carr, Joseph 288 Carroll, Chad 271 Carroll, Matt 273 Carter, Ashleigh 269 Carter, Chris 247 Carter, Drew 263 Carter, Yolanda 231, 244, 288 Cartwright, Eugene 232 Carver, Dave 268 Case, Joseph 263 Case, McKinley 276, 288 Casey, Kevin 264 Cash, Josy 258, 288 Cash, Katie 269 Cashion, Rachel 269, 288 Cason, Kenny 288 Caspari, Adrianne 262 Casper, Alisa 288 Castleberry, Kaitlin 258 Cate, Allyson 262 Cate, Sara 269 Cates, James 254 Cathey, Anna 258 Cato, Ambre 157 Cato, Avery 157 Caylor, Scott 270 Ceola, Jordan 262 Chakraborty, Pooja 288 INDEX 329 Chambliss, JD 272 Chambliss, Mary Kate 269 Chancellor, Whitney 269 Chandler, Courtney 288 Chandler, Michael 254 Chandler, Nigel 231,244, 288 Chandler, Reed 267 Chaney, Michael 288 Chang, Jon 263 Chapman, Rachel 288 Chappie, Angel 275 Charles, Lesley 262 Charter, Stephen 232 Chase, Helen 288 Chase, Jamey 268 Chase, Lewis 263 Chavez, Ernesto 288 Chavez, Miriam De- fibaugh 248 Chawla, Ketan 288 Chen, Andreas 244, 248 Chenoweth, Elizabeth 262, 288 Cherry, Brian 267 Chick, Jonathan 270 Chika, Jerrica 231, 244 Chilcote, Sarah 288 Childers, Kate 276 Chilton, Sarah 258, 288 Chipman, Jeff 267 Chisenhall, Kate 258 Chitturi, Vidya 288 Chiu, Jeff 264 Cho, Anna 288 Chomiuk, Lindsey 262 Chowdhary, Tanvi 288 Christesson, Cheyenne 269 Chrustman, Elaine 288 Chu, Mary 234, 255, 288 Chudy, Adam 263 Chunn, Chris 263 Churchill, Adrielle 269 Ciabocchi, Tim 267 Clark, Alex 264 Clark, Destiny 170,171, 173 Clark, James 263 Clark, Kyle 263 Clark, Melissa 288 Clark, Natasha 276 Clark, Patrick 264 Clark, Todd 288 Claus, Seth 264 Clay, Lauren 276 Clemens, Christina 276 Clement, David 288 Clements, Katie 156, 258 Clements, Luke 267 Clements, Rob 263 Clemmer, Catherine 269 Cleves, Phillip 270 Clifford, Michael 271 Clingly, Martin 270 Cloarjonathan 271 Cloud, Robyn 247, 288 Cloutier, Lindsey 258 Cobrin, Micky 216 Cocanower, Blair 269 Cockrell, Craig 263 Cofer, Amanda 289 Coger, Stephen 231, 247, 289 Cohen, Emily 269 Cohen, Kristin 289 Coker, Andrea 262, 289 Coker, Brent 272 Coker, Megan 262 Cole, Emily 258 Cole, Laura 156, 262 Cole, Melissa 289 Cole, Morgan 276 Cole, Samantha 289 Cole, Thomas 272 Coleman, Jacob 271 Coleman, Jared 263 Coleman, Jonathan 271 Coleman, Katherine 289 Coleman, Nicholas 263 Coleman, Whitney 258, 289 Coles, Marzouck 227, 244, 289 Collier, Alex 272 Collier, Kristen 262 Collier, Lianne 262 Collins, Jeremy 271 Collom, Kim 262 Collum, Jonathan 254 Compton, Kara 258 Congleton, Jamie 289 Conway, Loddie 289 Cook, Alistair 267 Cook, Amanda 248, 269, 289 Cook, Camille 258, 289 Cook, Henry 289 Cook, Shawna 289 Cooke, Christin 262 Cooke, David 272 Coon, Casey 209 Coon ley, Mary 248 Coonts, Krista 276 Cooper, Brock 271 Cooper, Disaun 289 Cooper, Kristen 269 Cooper, Lindsey 276 Cooper, Matthew 289 Cooper, Mitchell 263 Cooper, Rachel 289 Cooper, Tyler 263 Cope, James 289 Cope, Jeff 273 Copeland, Kali 258 Copeland, Shauna 289 Copher, Cody 270 Corbin, Allison 269 Corcoran, Nick 264 Cordry, Seth 246 Corkran, Jeffrey 270 Corley, Brandon 271 Corn, Brandon 263 Corrigan, Dewitt 267 Cortesi, Sheena 289 Cortez, Samantha 189 Cosby, Donica 185 Cosgrove, Tony 289 Costello, Joseph 289 Cotroneo, Michael 289 Cotton, Laura 237 Cottrell, Anna 262 Cottrell, Kathryn 228, 289 Coulter, Scott 263 Counce, Jennifer 262 Counce, Meredith 262 Courtney, Kady 262, 289 Courtney, Rachel 56 Courtway, Lauren 262 Cowart, Jessica 289 Cowger, Alan 273 Cox, Jordan 272 Cox, Josh 290 Cox, Kaylee 269 Cox, Morgan 271 Cox, Stephen 272 Crabtree, Jonathan 290 Crain, Austin 271 Crandall, Sarah 269 Cranston, Lauren 262 Creamer, Greg 274 Cress, Brady 268 Cress, Robert 271 Creyer, Will 267 Cronin, Sydney 227 Crooks, Bryant 263 Cross, Caleb 267 Cross, Dustin 263 Cross, Kinley 258 Crossfield, Brad 264 Crosson, Adam 290 Crouch, Brandon 239 Crouch, Brian 272 Crow, Kimberly 276 Crowder, Steven 290 Crump, Lindsay 276 Cuddy, Jami 276 Cukar, Tyler 264 Culpepper, Nick 272 Culver, Jennifer 237, 262, 290 Cunningham, Candice 290 Cunningham, Joshua 290 Cupioli, Ed 274 Cuppett, Hannah 269, 290 Curry, Angela 290 Curry, Jillian 262 Curry, Wesley 254 Curtis, Jake 263 Curtis, John 272 Curton, Jeremy 263 Dabdoub, Michel 241 Dailey, Spencer 270 Dalby, Reagan 273 Dale, Micah 269 Dallas, Collier 290 Damron, Paige 234 Danforth, Stephanie 262 Daniel, Ashley 290 Daniel, Jennifer 290 Daniel, Madison 262 Daniel, Page 258, 290 Daniels, Kayla 258 Daniels, Kyle 272 Daniels, Leah 269 Daniels, Matt 290 Darcey, Brenden 290 Dargen, Andrew 273 Darnell, Robert 267 Dasgupta, Arjun 243, 290 Dash, Morgan 290 Daugherty, Danielle 22 269,290 Davault, David 254 Davidson, Ashley 262 Davidson, Erin 248 Davidson, Jonathqn 263 Davis, Allison 258,290 Davis, Amy 258 Davis, Blake 267 Davis, Chad 290 Davis, Derek 266 Davis, Hannah 269,2 C Davis, Jack 254 Davis, Jeb 264 Davis, Jeffrey 263 Davis, Jennifer 258 Davis, Jeremy A. 134 Davis, Jeremy R. 53 Davis, John 228 Davis, Kali 276 Davis, Lee 264 Davis, Nathan 272 Davis, Parker 41 Davis, Rachael 226, 29 ° Davis, Rachel 262 Davis, Rebekah 290 Davis, Sarah Baker 262 ' 290 Davis, Todd 272 Davis, Tyler 290 Day, Adam 263 Dayton, Chad 272 Deaderick, David 271 Dean, Ellen 262 Dean, John 267 Dean, Kelly 262, 290 Dearman, Hailey 276 Deaton, Lee 274 DeCoursey, Brett 267 DeForest, John 271 Defoure, Olen 290 Deitrich, Maggie 269 Dejarnette, Timothy Dejocio, Drew 267 Del Sol, David 267 Delatin, Andrew 263 Delung, Gregory 267 Dennis, Brittney 291 Dennis, Jeremiah 291 Denniston, Taylor 272 Denton, Joe 263 DeSanto, Mike 270 Devarapalli, Nagarp in ‘ 291 Devoll, Chad 268 263 330 INDEX jWries, Megan 156 Dla z, Sarah 269 Dlc k, Casey 137 j ckason, Jeffrey 267 ckerson, Jordan 247 lc key, Daniel 291 lc kinson, Keith 263 kkinson, Melissa 258 J- ic kson, Joe 267 Diemer, Chase 267 let rich, Maggie 237, 248 [J ' ggs, Bradley 228, 291 J’ 111 ' Rachel 258 ?| llio n, Rob 264 l itrov Dimitre 156 ln gler, Eric 42, 43 ttnaer, Melody 276 ■xon, Ashley 262 ■xon, Carly 276 ■Xon, Courtney 248 ' x°n. Drew 274 °ckery, Flynn 228 0( H Christopher 291 °dso n , Hallie 291 °herty, John 263 0| an, Drew 272 °naldson, Kelly 291 ° na t, Clark 272 h ° rr ' Ashley 258, 291 orrell, Jessica 173 ° Ss Catherine 258 , u gan, Mollie 276 D ° u gherty, Bo 268 ° u gherty, Melissa 258 ° u gherty, Tom 271 ° u glas, Allison 258 0|J glas, Sarah 269 °uvili e , John 267 D ° W ' Erica 227 D 0vv ning, Blake 267 °yne, Angele 231, 244 r °ke, Bodie 254, 291 ra ke, Devin 272 D ra ke, Katy 262 re isbach, Jennifer 237, 8,291 non, Baxter 228, 263 23 ' Kevil y nn 232 ' 233 ' l ‘Boi s , Grant 264 llc kett. Matt 271 l| dley, Elise 291 u iley, Robert 264 h Uel k Hannah 262 U % Joey 291 Duke, Julie 258 Duke, Thomas 247 Dunaway, Megan 247 Duncan, Corey 86 Duncan, Emily 258, 291 Duncan, Latrice 259 Duncan, Lyndsay 269 Duncan, Rileigh 291 Duncan, Robert 264 Duncan, Ryan 231, 244 Duncan, Tyler 291 Dunford, Britt 276 Dunham, Brent 267 Dunklin, Alex 272 Dunlap, Taryn 276 Dunlap, Timothy 291 Dunn, Addison 271 Dunnaway, Jonas 263 Dunning , Annie 231, 269, 291 Dunning, Sydney 276, 291 Dunseath, Mallory 258, 291 Durham, Mary Anne 276 Dutton, James 263 Dutton, Jamie 272 Dworkis, Ben 270 Dyer, Charlie 262 Eager, Ashley 276 Earney, Jake 272 Easley, Allison 258 Easley, Austin 271 Eason, Miles 267 Easterwood, Doug 291 Ebeling, Christina 291 Echols, Tarabeth 157 Eck, Ryan 291 Eddings, Travis 247 Eddy, Doug 271 Edgerton, Johnathon 291 Edington, Alex 264 Edwards, Brandon 291 Edwards, Dylan 146, 147, 270 Edwards, Elissa 262 Edwards, Erin 269 Edwards, Holly 291 Edwards, Kelsey 263 Edwards, Lauren 156, 269 Edwards, Lindsay 262 Edwards, Maurie 258 Eggman, Rachel 291 Elam, Elizabeth 258 Elder, Melinda 292 Elder, Rick 292 Elkins, BJ 292 Elkins, Daniel 12 Elkins, Kyle 156 Ellenburg, Andrew 270 Ellis, Jessica 269 Ellis, Katie 262 Ellis, Megan 247, 292 Ellis, Stacie 269, 292 Elrod, Cody 264 Emde, Whitney 269 Endicott, Andrew 263 Engel, Tim 292 English, Brooke 258 English, Chevis 258 English, Maria 276 Engstorm, Jason 108, 109, 292 Eoff, Shane 263 Epstein, Sunni 258 Erickson, Catherine 292 Erickson, Tanner 264 Erny, Kalissa 237, 292 Erskin, Michaela 276 Ervin, Gary 181 Ervin, Lauren 183 Espinoza, Diego 292 Estes, Daniel 239, 274, 292 Estrello, Briana 292 Eubanks, Jack 263 Eudy, Brady 254 Evans, Jacob 267 Evans, Sarah 269 Evans, Tristan 264 Evatt, Joshua 260, 292 Evins, Jonathan 272 Evurunobi, Juanita 244 Exendine, Kristen 292 Ezell, Brittany 258 Ezell, Landon 272 Fahrenbruch, Chris 237 Fair, Nick 272 Fairbourn, Adam 273 Fajardo, Martha 292 Falkner, Benjamin 271 Fan, Bei 232 Farkas, Debora 239, 292 Farkas, Orit 239, 292 Farkas, Uri 239 Farley, Spencer 292 Farmer, Justin 271 Farmer, Peter 272 Farrell, Jessica 248, 292 Farren, Molly 258, 292 Farrin, Roni 276 Faubel, Ben 271 Faulk, Kristin 89, 237 Fawcett, Amanda 258 Fay, Eric 268 Fay, Jessica 292 Feimster, Jill 258, 292 Feldman, Natalie 156 Feltner, Grant 267 Felton, Eric 267 Felts, Justin 273 Fergus, Becca 258 Ferguson, Brandon 264 Ferguson, Justin 264 Ferguson, Kenzie 276 Ferguson-Rivers, Fillan 292 Ferreira, Carolina 156 Fess, Rebekah 269, 292 Fess, Sarah 269, 292 Filbin, Jeffery 254 Filipek, Daniel 272 Filipek, Josh 272 Fincannon, Lacy 227 Fine, Sarah 74 Fingerhut, Colby 264 Finkbeiner, Tate 274 Finn, Leah 269 Finn, Sarah 269 Finnie, Carolyn 247, 292 Fiscus, Clayton 274 Fiser, Kathryn 156 Fisher, Candel 269, 292 Fisher, Danny 270 Fisher, Katie 262 Fitz, John 293 Fitzgerald, Ashley 28 Fitzgerald, Emily 258, 269 Fitzhugh, Alex 263 Flagg, Eric 272 Fleck, Bret 264 Fleeman, Emily 262 Fleming, Drew 237 Fletcher, Tina 14, 62, 231, 255, 293 Flowers, Kamuriel 255 ,293 Floyd, Leah 258, 293 Floyd, Royce 293 Fluger, Megan 276 Flynn, Morgan 267 Font, Alex 264 Ford, Kelley 262 Forrest, Charity 259 Forrest, Michael 293 Forte, Chanel 231, 244, 259 Fortin, Alex 293 Fortson, Ericka 127 Foshee, Justin 263 Foss, Justin 270 Foster, Nick 271 Foster, Rebekah 293 Four my, Katie 269 Fowler, Carey 276 Fowler, Keisha 248 Fox, Lindsey 258 Francis, Megan 228, 293 Franco, Maryori 202, 205 Franklin, Blake 274 Franklin, Jodie 293 Franklin, Jonathan 293 Frans, Jason 264 Frasier, Meredith 237 Fratesi, Jules 258 Free, Jennifer 237, 269 Freeman, Dexter 244 Freeman, Kaitlin 276 Freyman, Rachel 269 Frieberg, Meredith 262, 293 Friedrich, Heather 239 Fries, Luke 263 Friesenhahn, Taylor 267 Fritch, Barbara 293 Fritsche, Micah 273 Fritts, Meagan 276 Frizzell, Abby 276 Frizzell, Patrick 263 Fruge, Emily 276, 293 Frutiger, Sheri 234, 247 Fryxell, Lauren 102 Fu, Qiuyu 232 Fulbright, Ramsay 274 Fulcher, Rachel 258, 293 Fulcher, Thomas 274 Fulks, Ally 262 INDEX 331 Fuller, Brooke 276 Fuller, Katherine 269 Fuller, Spencer 273 Fuller, Tyler 271,293 Fulton, Claire 262 Furnish, Rachel 258 Gadeke, Stacy 293 Gairhan, Zach 267 Gallegos, Sarah 276 Gamarra, Ninon 241 Gamble, Brianna 262 Gammill, James 271 Gammill, Sarah 237 Garcia, Juan 293 Gardner, Ashley 269, 293 Gardner, Autumn 262 Gardner, John 293 Garison, Becca 293 Garman, Stephanie 228 Garner, Brian 273 Garner, Heather 276 Garner, Kristin 293 Garner, Megan 247, 293 Garoutte, Lindsey 276 Garrett, Carmen 156, 255, 293 Garrett, Cheri 293 Garrett, Lauren 258, 293 Garrett, Nick 270 Garrison, Becca 258 Garrison, Zach 267 Garrott, Killey 269 Gartman, Tara 156 Garton, Elizabeth 269, 293 Gasiner, Troy 271 Gaskill, Michael 263 Gatewood, Rachael 262 Gatson, Hezekiah 265 Gay, Anthony 273, 295 Gehring, Rebecca 157, 258, 295 Geisler Wheeler, Jill 295 Gelman, Dave 264 Geman, Avera 295 Geng, Huajie 241 Geng, Sarah 241 Gentry, Jessie 295 Gentry, Lindsey 269, 295 Gentry, Seth 272 Georgas, Greg 272 George, Wesley 267 Gerrard, Jake 272 Gerrard, Matthew 272 Ghormley, Megan 269 Gibbs, Shea 258, 295 Gibbs-Dabney, Andrew 295 Gibson, Ashleigh 66, 248 Gibson, Carla 295 Gibson, Chad 273 Gibson, Natalie 295 Gibson, Rachel 269 Gibson, Ryan 267 Gieringer, Darby 295 Giesecke, Greg 270 Gifford, Chris 254 Gilchrist, Will 264 Gill, Andrew 272 Gill, Brooke 262 Gilleece, Erin 126 Gillham, Lindsey 269, 295 Gillham, Richard 271 Gillihan, Megan 276 Gillming, Dennis 231 Gilmlming Jr., Dennis 239 Gintonio, Matt 270 Givens, Chanta 244 Gladden, Jennifer 262, 295 Glasier, Adam 271 Glaze, Dru 295 Glazer, Drew 271 Gloor, Justin 295 Glover, Aric 295 Glover, Beau 193 Glover, Jay 272 Glover, Zach 267 Godfrey, Daniel 247 Godfrey, Kristina 262 Godfrey, Ryan 272 Godin, Victoria 295 Goff, Chelsea 258 Goings, Brittany 262 Goins, Taylor 262 Goldman, Ashley 269, 295 Gonzales, Rioarce 157, 248 Gonzalez, Orlando 274 Goode, Matthew 270 Goodsell, Alison 295 Goodwin, Justin 156 Goodyear, Whitney 269 Gordiyanov, Pavel 295 Gordon, Derek 268 Gore, John 295 Gosnell, Stacia 258 Goss Dempsey, Jamie 77 Gracy, Joseph 295 Graham, Alex 258 Graham, Andrew 254, 295 Graham, Clancy 258 Graham, Leah 269 Grajeda, Antoinette 237, 295 Gramling, Mallory 262 Granderson, Gabriel 295 Grant, Michael 136 Grantham, Katie 295 Grass, Jeff 295 Grasser, Adam 270 Graves, Katelyn 262, 296 Graves, Matt 272 Graves, Sarah 296 Gray, Courtney 249, 296 Gray, Erin 221, 296 Gray, Holly 258, 296 Gray, Jessie 258 Gray, Joseph 263 Gray, Kelsey 269, 296 Gray, Nate 264 Green, Allison 276, 296 Green, Chase 243 Green, Hannah 262 Green, Idra 296 Green, Jordan 234 Green, Kayla 262 Green, Matthew 267 Green, Nick 272 Green, Rebecca 296 Greene, Michael 296 Greenwald, Peyton 264 Greer, Jordan 272 Greer, Wes 264 Gremminger, Carl 264 Gretz, Dayna 262, 296 Gretz, Tamara 262, 296 Griffin, Lauren 262 Griffin, Meredith 228 Griffin, Rachel 269, 296 Griffis, Elizabeth 296 Griffith, Alex 270 Griffiths, Katya 276 Griggs, Kirby 276 Grilliot, Paige 296 Grimes, Justin 231 Grinnan, Patrick 267 Grisham, Margaret 269 Griswold, Matt 156 Griswold, Paige 296 Grosso, Christine 228, 258, 296 Grounds, Chase 263 Grummer, Jordan 296 Guerin, John 263 Guevara, Marisabel 296 Guevara, Oscar 296 Guinn, Andy 264 Gunther, John 271 Guo, Fei 232 Guo, Huan 241 Guo, Wei 232 Gutierrez, Bertha 234, 296 Guzman, Aiden 296 Guzman, Mauricio 241 Gyurov, Boyko 296 Hagelin, Kyle 273 Hager, John 263 Hajiyev, Ashraf 296 Hale, Bekah 269 Hale, Ben 228, 263 Hale, Sawyer 91 Hale, Scott 263 Halim, Asadullah 296 Hall, Christopher 272 Hall, Christy 296 Hall, Courter 271 Hall, Curtis 273 Hall, Derek 264 Hall, Joseph 247 Hall, Leslie 276 Hall, Marcy 276 Hall, Sam 248 Hall, Susanna 269 Hall, Tracy 157 Halley, John 263 Hallmark, Evan 296 Hamblin, Danny 208 Hambuchen, Brittany 262, 297 Hamilton, Andrea 297 Hamilton, Ashlee 276 Hamilton, Evan 273 Hamilton, Justine 269 297 Hamilton, Ryan 274 29 ' Hammack, Danny 270 Hammel, Mike 274 Hammond, Laurence 271 Hammond, Natasha 29 y Hammons, Brandon 152,156 Hammons, Cody 272 Hampel, Amanda 276 Handloser, Brad 272 Handy, Dalila 231, 2 259 Haney, Libby 276 Hanger, David 264 Hankins, Christi 262 - Hanks, Shahala 248 Hansen, JaneAnn 276 Hanson, Melissa 297 Harbuck, Carter 272 Hardin, Jenny 262 Harding, Kimberly Hardy, Danielle 269 Hardy, Jason 297 Hargis, Jamie 269 Harlan, Brandon 297 Harlow, Kayla 276 Harmon, Brett 269 Harp, Anita 297 Harper, Alex 276 Harper, Annaleigh 2? Harper, Dustin 287, 2 97 Harper, Jordan 297 Harper, Morgan 259 Harper, Niklas 267 Harper, William 272 Harper, Zachary 263 Harrell, Adam 263 Harris, Aaron 271 Harris, Allison 159 Harris, Amber 297 Harris, Brandon D. 297 Harris, Brandon J- 2 Harris, Dan 297 Harris, Dane 263 Harris, Jerrod 254 Harris, Lacey 297 Harris, Ryan 297 Harris, Sarah 258 Harris, Thomas 270 Harris, Ty 43 Harris, Victor 274 Harrison, Kristen 297 332 INDEX Flar rs, Lacey 262 J rshfield, Mark 268 Jrshfield, Trey 268 Brittany 297 ar k Houston 156 Hartberger, Derrick 247 arter, Christina 269 Partner, Ashton 276 arv ill Colin 268 a sanain, Mohammed 237 fastings. Grant 272 a % Danielle 239 at chett, Robert 263 av vkins, Anna 297 H avv kins, Evan 262 2 vkin S Teqienna 255, | avvley r Candace 297 a ' e s, Jeremy 157 a y e s, Scott 263 a yes, Tyler 267 a Vnes, Britney 262 a ynes, Jordan 297 , nes , Thomas 260, [J a ynes, Whitney 34, 297 a zlett, Megan 258 ea d, Alex 276 ea d, Steven 263 u eat h, Caleb 231, 234 eat hley, Jake 273 e bert, Stephanie 102 H edi ger, Maggie 276 dr c k Hamilton 128, H ££• n gton, Aaron 263 el ffrich, Colby 272 e| ffrich, Colin 272 H t ' lms , Rusty 297 2 nderson , Charisma tr derson, Rebecca 26! Fi end ricks, Jarel 262 2 ndr c ks, Remington H 0rir y, Clemore 217 j y- Janiva 241 H enr y- Joseph 272 . c nr y Kalisha 244 [ , 0nr T Katie 269 h er,r T Shayne 273 H erir W Wes 267 er sl ey Kaela 258, 298 j i et1sle y, Ross 263 er nandez, Rodrigo 298 Herron, Laura 156, 258 Hesselbein, Brad 267 Hestir, Holt 272 Hickey, Ashton 269 Hickey, Brad 271 Hicks, Burt 264 Hicks, Jonathan 263 Hicks, Leslie 298 Hicks, Ryan 263 Hierholzer, Blake 268 Higginbotham, Cynthia 298 Higgs, Parker 268 Higgs, Zach 272 High, Emily 237 Hilborn, Ashley 258 Hill, Bronze 14, 259 Hill, Emily 258 Hill, Suzanne 269, 298 Hill, Tarah 276 Hill, Wade 272 Hiller, John 271 Hilliard, Kara 269, 298 Hilliard, Katie 269 Hillis, Peyton 134 Hingora, Naveed 241 Hinojosa, Andrew 267 Hinojosa, Grayson 267 Hinson, Jessica 269, 298 Hite, Josh 272 Hoang, Christine 298 Hoard, Emily 262 Hoard, Katie 262 Hobbs, Amanda 258, 298 Hobbs, Jessica 262, 298 Hoberock, Meredith 298 Hock, Ginny 269 Hock, Virginia 228 Hocut, Dianne 298 Hocutt, Logan 276 Hodge, Alison 269 Hodges, Mary Dudley 269, 298 Hoffman, Patrick 264, 298 Hoffmann, Alison 298 Hoge, Alex 263, 298 Hogue, Alice 269 Hogue, Molly 269, 298 Hogue, Nicki 258 Holcomb, Heather 157, 298 Holder, Gigi 247, 259, 298 Holifield, Erin 262 Holland, Ashton 157 Holland, Bryce 273 Holland, Chance 254 Holland, Luke 228, 298 Holliday, Bryan 263 Holliman, Matt 267 Hollingsworth, Seth 267 Hollis, Gareth 264 Holloway, Jacob 228 Hollowell, Trip 272 Holman, Kristie 269 Holman, Matthew J. 272 Hol man, Matthew T. 271 Holmes, Kyle 263 Holt, Trey 274 Holton, James 263 Honey, Ashton 258 Hooe, Jeffrey 298 Hoofman, William 228, 267 Hooker, Casey 258 Hoover, Max 248 Hope, Katharyn 298 Hope, Rachel 269 Hopkins, Lauren 157 Horn, Elli 262 Horn, Tanner 263 Horton, Andrea 228, 232, 244, 298 Horton, Falon 259 Horton, Ian 247 Horton, Kelly 298 Horvath, Melissa 276 Houser, Jake 267 Houser, Laura 262 Houston, Cherri 298 Houston, Chris 134 Houston, Elizabeth 276 Houston, Rebecca 276 Howard, Blake 267 Howard, Megan 298 Howe, Chris 272 Howell, Jacob 263 Howells, Rachel 276 Hoyt, Eric 268 Hoyt, Meg 276 Hristovska, Tatjana 299 Hryorchuk, Lauren 276 Hsu, Weu-Hsin 241 Hubbell, Ellen 299 Huber, Emily 156 Huber, Kristin 156 Huckabee, Allison 157 Huddleston, Margarette 46 Hudson, Garris 299 Hudson, Sarah 237, 269, 299 Hueter, Jared 301 Huffman, Joel 272 Hugg, Carla 258 Huggins, Dana 269, 299 Hughes, Kristin 276 Hughes, Matthew 254 Hui, Mary Margaret 258, 299 Hulett, Zack 264 Hulsey, Teighynne 213 Hulstine, Mikal 157 Human, Ryan 273 Humphrey, Julia 276 Humphreys, Andrew 228,263 Humphries, Michael 271 Humphries, Tyler 263 Hunsicker, Lyle 263 Hunt, Grant 260 Hunt, Harrison 263 Hunt, Matthew 299 Hunt, Tyler 273 Hunter, Dominique 244, 255, 299 Hunter, Jacob 270 Hunter, Keiana 255 Hunter, Kristi 28, 228, 269 Hurban, Randall 263 Hurley, Eric 267 Hurley, Laurel 276 Hutchinson, Gerald 299 Huynh, Phuong 299 Hyatt, Ali 299 Hyatt, Michael 272 Hyde, Carrie 233 Hylden, Michael 264 Hymas, Amanda 262 Hyndman, Jenna 262 Ibanga, Joy 234, 244 Iglesias, Matthew 299 Ikenouye, Heather 156 Ingram, Jessica 269 Ingram, Kristin 197 Ingram, Ross 271 Inman, Matt 272 Iribarren, Kara 299 Irion, Lindsay 299 Ironside, Stephen 299 Irving, Alex 268 Irwin, Clark 271 Isbell, Chelsi 258, 299 Issacson, Locke 269 Ivers, Michael 274 Ivy, Zanas 146,147 Jaber, Nick 273 Jack, Emili 258 Jacks, Blake 271 Jackson, Courtney 258 Jackson, Gerren 299 Jackson, Keith 139 Jackson, Robert 299 Jackson, Sara 243 Jackson, Summer 177 Jacobs, Andrea 258 Jacobs, Bill 267 Jaggers, Haven 231, 269 Jain, Rishi 299 James, Amanda 299 James, Marsha 244, 299 Jameson, Whitney 276 Jarrell, Chad 263 Jeffrey, Christy 269 Jenkins, Ashley 269 Jenkins, Derek 243 Jenner, Alex 258 Jensen, Eric 243 Jensen, Tom 270 Jeremiah, Joann 231, 244 Jeter, Hudgens 272 Jewell, David 299 Jewell, Seth 228, 267 Jiang, Connie 299 Jimenez, Luis 299 Jimmerson, Brian 299 Johnson, Bill 270 Johnson, Brent 228, 272, 299 Johnson, Caitlin 269 Johnson, Catandra 259, 299 Johnson, Danielle 231, 234, 244 Johnson, Deborah 269, 300 Johnson, Denise 300 INDEX 333 Johnson, Dustin 263 Johnson, Garret 300 Johnson, Harrison 264 Johnson, Jacob 263 Johnson, Justin M. 231, 248, 300 Johnson, Kendra 259 Johnson, Kjerstie 276 Johnson, Kyle 270 Johnson, Lance 272 Johnson, Leslie 259 Johnson, Lindsay 269, 300 Johnson, Maggie 300 Johnson, Mallory 258, 300 Johnson, Maura 262 Johnson, Porcha 300 Johnson, Ryan 263 Johnson, Summer 244, 300 Johnson, Taylor 258 Johnson, Whitney 269 Johnston, Chase 270 Johnston, Ryne 300 Jonak, Brianna 300 Jones, Aimee 227, 248 Jones, Amanda C.156, 255, 300 Jones, Anthony 268 Jones, Ashley M. 262, 300 Jones, Blake 263 Jones, Brad 263 Jones, Bryce 271 Jones, Chase 248 Jones, Eben 274 Jones, Erin 269 Jones, Felix 133,139 Jones, Hannah 276 Jones, Jake 28, 270 Jones, Jamie 269 Jones, Jean 232, 244, 300 Jones, Jennifer 269 Jones, Jordan 267 Jones, Jordin 267 Jones, Julie 237, 300 Jones, Katie 276 Jones, Kelsey 269 Jones, Rebecca 300 Jones, Robbie 228 Jordan, Hannah 156 Jordan, Lauren 262 Jordan, Mishayla 300 Jordan, Welsey 263 Joseph, Peronne 232, 241, 243 Joshi, Mahendra 300 Julian, Rebecca 262, 300 Kadambi, Niriha 300 Kaetzer, Chad 274 Kalina, Nick 267 Kamerman, Maeve 156, 262 Kareev, Alexander 300 Karov, Vuko 300 Karrington, Jarrett 267 Kaufman, Brittany 300 Kay lor, Loren 156 Kearney-Ramos, Teija 232 Keener, Danielle 262 Keener, Francis 300 Keener, Will 267 Kees, Cody 227, 228, 263, 300 Keeter, Catherine 269, 300 Keffler, Joey 271 Kelkar, Shivangi 300 Kelley, Grace 262 Kelley, Patrick 302 Kelly, Camilla 259, 302 Kelly, Craig 302 Kelly, Jessica 302 Kennedy, Hannah 262 Kenyon, Sarah 234 Kepesky, Lyndsey 276 Kerns, Heather 302 Kershaw, Melissa 258, 302 Kersieck, Ashley 262 Key, Whitney 276 Khaing, Aung 302 Kidd, Chaley 276, 302 Kilburn, Tanner 264 Kilgore, Emily 302 Kilgore, Kristina 258 Killeen, Erin 302 Kimbell, Elissa 302 Kimbrough, Allison 276 Kimbrough, Mark 270 Kimmel, Dashya 176 Kincaid, Kenny 272 Kincannon, Andrew 271 King, Austin 263 King, Steven 274 Kinney, Celeste 262 Kinney, Deborah 302 Kirk, Cassandra 258, 302 Kirk, Wesley 270 Kirkpatrick, Sam 272 Kirksey, Mason 264 Kirwan, Bobby 268 Kiser, Jordan 271 Kiser, Zach 263 Kizzire, Peyton 262 Klein, Matt 302 Kleman, Seth 36 Knapp, Erin 239 Knauer, Ryan 264 Knight, Alex 268 Knight, Kalie 262 Kodeboina, Prabhu 302 Koehler, Stephen 264 Koirala, Sudip 302 Koleva, Denitza 170,171 Kolli, Sailakshmi 302 Korbe, Tina 262, 302 Korte, Natalie 258 Kosgei, Peter 165, 302 Kosmitis, Alexandra 276 Kosmitis, Kristin 276 Kostelnik, Kelli 262 Kramer, Moriah 247, 302 Krein, Dustin 232, 247 Krygowski, Allan 270 Kuenzel, Lauren 302 Kufdakis, Arthur 302 Kufdakis, Susan 302 Kullander, Kara 258 La Ferney, Alex 302 Labert, Scott 272 Lace, Jessica 269 Lacy, Joseph 271 Lacy, Will 272 Lagrone, Ben 302 LaMar, Jessica 276 Lamb, Haley 276 Lamb, Matthew 263 Lamb, Nathan 263 Lamb, Savannah 269 Lamb, Spencer 276 Lamb, Wesley 263 Lambert, Emily 269 Lambertsen, Zach 270 Lambey, Stacee 255 Lance, Clay 260, 302 Lance, Joseph 263 Landis, John 271 Landivar, Circe 302 Landry, Andrew 190,191 Lane, Michael 267 Laney, Marshall 267 Laney, Titus 271 Langford, Morgan 258 Lantz, Josh 303 Lanuti, Ember 238 Lar, Scott 263 LaRoe, Hamilton 272 Larrain, Mario 241 Larson, Bethany 303 Larson, Hallie 262, 303 Larson, Melinda 258 Lassiter, Lori 258 Latham, Stephon 265, 303 Lau, Amanda 157 Lavie, Max 267 Lawerence, Ross 264 Lay, Michael 267 Layer, Callie 276, 303 Lazenby, Ryan 273 Leach, John 267 Leach, Ryan 271 Leasure, Sidney 269 Lechtenberg, Craig 272 Lecointe, Natalie 258 Ledbetter, Drew 264 Lederman, Kallie 269, 303 Lee, Amanda 237, 303 Lee, Darrin 274 Lee, Jacob 274 Lee, John 271 Lee, Kelli 303 Lee, Linda 241 Lee, Lindsey 157, 276 Lee, Mike 241 Lee, PaDao 241 Lee, Seth 303 Lee, Shannon 237 Lee, Tabitha 244, 259, 303 Lehlou, Nabil 243, 303 Lehner, Matthey 267 Lehner, Virginia 303 Leidecker, Kara 269 Leinhart, Mark 267 LeMaster, Rachel 212 LeNarz, Andrew 263 Lester, Laura 262 Letchworth, Samuel 3® Letzig, Cara 258 Level, Tara 262 Lewallen, Ronda 303 Lewis, Austin 264 Lewis, Claire 258, 303 Lewis, Crystal 303 Lewis, Jessica 303 Lewis, Mary Catherin e 258 Lewis, Mason 272 Lewis, Stacy 196 Lewis, Zack 271 Li, Min 232 Li, Wenfeng 303 Lietzke, Christine 276 Light, David 274 Ligon, Drew 272 Ligon, Kate 269 Ligon, Mary Susan 26 Liles, Kenny 303 Lincicome, Paul 267 Linden, Allison 245 Linder, Sharon 247 Lindley, Morgan 303 Lindley, Trae 264 Lindsay, Jubal 264 Lindsey, Ellen 262 Lindsey, Jenni 269 Lindsey, Katie 303 Linker, Britnee 276 Linson, Elizabeth 303 Lippard, Kyle 303 Lippert, Tammy 60,2 Little, Barrett 263 Little, Melissa 303 Littleton, Allison 276 Liu, Josh 228 Liu, Yanchao 232 Lively, Cameron 276 Livingston, John 267 Lo, Kong 241 Lo, Lorzone 241 � Lochhaas, Kymberly Locker, Weldon 263 Loewer, Chris 263 Loftin, Daniel 263 Loi, Chong 241 Lomax, Megan 258,3 Long, Alan 304 Long, Alex 263 Long, Heather 258, 3 334 INDEX J ' Ong, Melinda 262, 304 ° n ginotti, Christina 276 L °ngtin, Greyson 274 L °oney, Marcus 260, 304 Looney, Nate 228, 272 -°os, Adam 268 °Pez, Alejandra 304 3 °Pez, Jose 128,129, 304, J-opez-Robles, Joed 304 , r ' x ong 304 1 0r §e, Mark 264 Lorince, Alan 271 0Ve , Heather 276 0v e, Lauren 276 . ovve !I L Kenyon 304 , DeMarquis 304 °yd, Kimberly 304 3 Ba ochuan 232, 241, 304 J u cker, Spencer 273 1 1Uker - Stanley 263 •Josford, Brooke 276, , Uttr ull, Vesta 157 utz ' Emmy 269 , yncl L Ashley 258 yr, ch, Keri 244 | y ° r , Allison 276 y ° ns Franklin 234 Mi jj abr ey, Sean Philip 237 a bry, William 271 ac he n , David 272 J ack - Kamri 262, 304 . a ckey, Charlie 271 fvi ack ey, Joey 270 ac Pherson, Scott 165 . a dden. Josh 271 . a ddox, Lindsey 258 . a gui re , Evan 263 Regan 304 JJ 11 , Jerry 304 . )° r , Madalene 304 akr is, Nick 271 x. a|lor y, John 264, 304 a loy Jason 304 J an grum, Ali 269 an grum. Will 272 Manley, Marci 262 Mannatt, Ben 271 Manney, Elizabeth 258 Manning, Andrew 267 Manning, Fredisha 255, 304 Mansilla, Gabriela 304 March, Jessica 258 Marhanka, Shawn 273 Marisetty, Sreeram 304 Marlow, Rachel 304 Marron, West 304 Marsh, Matthew 263 Marshall, Matt 267 Marshall, Ramsey 264 Martin, Adam 273 Martin, Brady 264 Martin, Cy 36, 304 Martin, Hannah 258 Martin, Jeremy 273 Martin, Jill 276 Martin, Robin 269 Martin, Taylor 304 Martinez, Jesus 304 Marts, Ben 306 Marx, Jason 49 Mascall, Colin 201 Masching, Mary 269 Maschmeyer, Thomas 306 Mason, Clay 271 Mason, James 306 Mason, John 264 Masters, Andria 306 Mathews, Kara 259 Mathis, Jona 259, 306 Mathis, Sara 269 Matlock, Ki 156, 306 Matlock, Phillip 267 Matthews, Cheyenne 306 Matthews, Kara 231, 244, 306 Matthews, Sharon 275 Mattiza, Ryan 263 Mattos, Gabriel 306 Maulden, Mallory 262 Maxwell, Hannah 269, 306 May, Michael 260, 306 Mayors, Lesee 228 Maznani, Firdous 306 McAdoo, Madra 306 McAfee, Brett 306 McAllister, Melanie 306 Me Ana w, Krystal 276 McBride, Michael 267 McBride, Molly 269 McCain III, Gordon W. 270, 306 McCall, Stephen 306 McCann, Andy 273 McCarroll, Greg 274 McCaslin, Jeremiah 263 McCaslin, Jonathan 263 McChristian, Hillary 258 McClanahan, Matt 263 McClellan, Duane 264 McClellan, Megan 269 McClendon, Tyler 272 McClish, Katy 258 McCloy, Lauren 269, 306 McClure, Brian 263 McClure, Robert 263 McCollough, Stephanie 244 McConnell, Jacob 270 McConnell, JB 272 McConnell, Lauren 258 McConnell, Megan 262 McConnell, Tarah 239 McCracken, Chase 271 McCraney, Harry 306 McCrary, Brittany 269, 306 McCrary, Steven 271 McCreery, Clare 262 McCullars, Lauren 269 McCurry, Nick 264 McDaniel, Ross 272 McDearmon, Chris 263 McDonald, Ashley 262 McDonald, Jeremy 306 McDougal, Charles 268 McDowell, Brooke 255 McDowell, Charlsey 258 McElderry, Melissa 306 McElrath, Will 263 McFadden, Darren 135, 137,140,142 McFadin, Sammuel 254 McGaugh, Lindsey 258 McGee, Tyler 271 McGhee, Tyler 267 McGinnis, Grant 254 McGrath, Cody 272 McGrath, Zach 272 McGraw, Anna 258 McGuire, Joshua 306 McGuire, Layna 258 McHaney, Mikki 262, 306 McIntyre, Caroline 276 McKee, Steven 268, 306 McKenzie, Chelle 248 McKern, Jackie 102 McKern, Matt 102 McKinnon, Zack 267 McMahan, Tyler 156, 263 McMinn, John 263 McMullen, Matthew 306 McNeely, Heather 258 McNeill, Darren 247 McPherson, Jenna 258 McQueen, Chris 271 McTee, Jaron 270, 306 Medders, Ashley 198 Medina, Mirey 248 Medlock, Lindy 276 Medlock, Matthew 270 Meeks, Christina 307 Meeks, Olivia 247 Meger, Cole 264 Mehall, Lindsey 262 Mehlhoff, Jessa 276 Meier, Garrett 264 Meiser, Jena 269 Meissner, Michael 270 Melanta, Suvish 243 Metiers, Neil 307 Melville, Carrie 237 Mencer, Allison 269 Mencer, Margret 307 Mendelsohn, Jacquelyn 269 Meredith, Bradley 270 Mesko, Sarah 237, 238, 239 Messner, Emily 307 Metcalf, Joel 234, 235 Metcalf, Skye 157, 307 Metcalfe, Joel 231 Metheny, Laura-Ashley 307 Michener, Brian 307 Michlik, Jonathan 270 Middleton, Emily 258, 307 Milam, Chance 272 Milburn, Lindy 262 Milburn, Matt 263 Miller, Ashley 173 Miller, Becky 96 Miller, Bitsy 269 Miller, Blair 269 Miller, Carla 307 Miller, Derek 243 Miller, John D. 272 Miller, John M. 307 Miller, Kara Lace 156,157 Miller, Katie 29, 269 Miller, Katie C. 307 Miller, Kent 228 Miller, Matt 263 Miller, Rob 263 Miller, Ryan O. 231, 307 Miller, Stacey 258, 307 Millerd, Katy 258 Million, Jonathan 271 Mills, Tyler 264 Milner, Drew 272 Milner, Kelly 307 Milowski, Megan 237 Milwee, Haleigh 269 Minard, Holly 249, 307 Minard, Jessica 248 Minshall, Margaret 269 Minton, Daniel 272 Miseviciute, Aurelija 205 Mitchell, Dominique 307 Mitchell, Heath 247 Mitchell, Kate 269 Mitchell, Michael 267 Mitchell, Nancy 307 Mitchell, Pauli 276 Modica, Jonathan 265 Modica, Lyndi 307 Moenius, Jill 269 Moery, Robert 272 Moffett, Kat 160 Moffitt, Whitney 258 Mohler, T.J. 263 Molder, Brad 307 Moll, Callie 262 . Moll, Justus 267 Mona, Kaolee 241 Mongelli, Mariachiara 307 Monje, Ivan 241 Monk, Marcus 134,136, 138,139 Monnig, Kristin 262, 307 Montgomery, Landon 271 Montgomery, Mic 272 Monts, Melisa 255 Moody, Lawson 271 Moody, Mary Ann 276, 307 Moody, Reed 271 Mooney, Andrea 276 Mooney, Jaffet 263 Mooney, Taylor 264 Moore, Adam 307 INDEX 335 Moore, Anna 269, 307 Moore, Chris 267 Moore, John 274 Moore, Kara 307 Moore, Kelby 231 Moore, Matthew 271 Moore, Megan 269 Moore, Meghan 307 Moore, Meredith 237 Moore, Patrick 266 Moore, Russell 268 Moore, Sarah 239 Moore, Whitney 262, 307 Moore, Will 272 Moralli, Zohara 241 Morel, John 271 Moreland, Earl 309 Morelock, Derek 274 Morgan, Anna 309 Morgan, Jerry 263 Morgan, Kate 269 Morgan, Lauren 262 Morgan, Mark 273 Morgan, Wynne 272 Morris, Michelle 276 Morris, Rachel 262 Morris, Trey 272 Morrison, Eric 264 Morrison, Jeff 272 Morrison, Natalie 262 Morrow, Amy 309 Morrow, Will 228, 267 Mortimer, Taylor 258, 309 Morton, Nathan 254 Moschner, Kayla 276 Moscoso, Guillermo 241 Moses, Shane 270 Moss, Ryan 237 Mote, Kelsey 269 Mott, Hunter 270 Moua, Mai 241 Moua, Sheng 241 Moua, Tau John 241 Moua, Xiong 309 Moudy, Amy 276, 309 Mowery, Adam 264 Mozzoni, Leandro 309 Mozzoni, Matt 271 Muawad, Stephen 267 Muehleman, Bryan 264 Mueller, Kimberly 237 Muller, Michaela 269 Muller, Rachel 269 Mullican, Jessica 262 Mullinax, Simone 262, 309 Mullis, Kasey 276 Mullis, Keeley 276 Mulwee, Jamie 276 Mumert, Dave 264 Muncy, Melissa 110 Munro, Michelle 232 Munstermann, Dane 309 Murchison, Lindsay 237 Murdaugh, Stephanie 262 Murphy, Meagan 258, 309 Murphy, Mol lie 258 Murphy, Patrick 271 Murray, Caryn 157 Murray, Colleen 157 Murray, Kimberly 17, 249, 309 Murray, Shanique 232 Murry, Caisha 231 Mustafa, Valeria 241 Mustain, Mitch 133 Musunuri, Swathi 309 Mwaijande, Francis 309 Myers, Garrett 264 Myers, Melissa 309 Myers, Rob 264 Myers, Zane 273 Myler, Sarah 309 Nabholz, Nick 263 Nafziger, Alecia 276 Nagashima, Sarah 189 Nahar, Deepak 309 Naiman, Marla 258 Nakamura, Takahiro 243 Nalley, Jerra 262, 309 Namburi, Rachael 227, 232, 241 Nanney, Rachel 269 Napurano, Stephen 264 Narsingi, Kaushik 309 Nassar, Chris 271 Nazarian, Stephan 264 Neal, Jessica 276 Neel, Britt 271 Neirling, Alex 267 Neptune, Robert 309 Neri, Phil 263 Neubauer, Joe 264 Neumeier, Kyle 309 New, Brittany 258, 309 Newberry, Rachel 309 Newcomb, Paige 276 Newkirk, Allison 38 Newlin, Mark 268 Newman, Evelyn 269 Newman, Matt 267 Newton, Chris 267 Newton, Tyler 263 Ngundue, George 309 Nguyen, Hai 309 Nguyen, Jennifer 112 Nguyen, John 264 Nguyen, Kim 228 Nichols, Alex 262 Nichols, Corey 263 Nichols, Stephanie 262 Nicholson, Megan 276 Nickerson, Jason 271 Nicodemus, Jennifer 258, 309 Nicodemus, Michael 270 Nipper, Cat 258 Nobile, Meg 276 Noensie, Roberto 248 Noga, Joey 264 Noland, John 263 Norcross, Desiree 309 Norman, Natalie 276, 309 Norman, Rachel 262 Norton, Megan 91, 310 Norton, Meredith 276 Norton, Tyler 274 Norwood, Sydney 258 Nottenkamper, Kim 156 Nowell, Casey 237, 262, 310 Nunn, Hunter 267 Nye, Ben 273 Nye, Matt 270 O ' Connor, Virginia 310 O ' Connor-Dennie, Tanika 232 O ' Donnell, Kate 276 O ' Neal, Mallory 262 O ' Quinn, Ryan 267 Obi, Obiako 231 Obrien, Sarah 258 Ochoa, Carlos 117 Ochsner, Hunter 262, 310 Oden, Kevin 228 Odima, Lensa 227 Odunukwe, Onyebuchi 227, 310 O ' Guinn, Devon 310 Ohl, Devan 310 Okrzesik, Alex 273 Okrzesik, Michael 273 Okunoren, Temitola 227 Olivera-Melgar, Michael 234 Oiler, Christine 156 Olsen, Caleb 272 Omar, Sydney 262 Omari, Yasmine 310 O ' Neill, Brandee 310 Opheim, Chris 156 Ora, Sheena 310 Ormachea, Andres 270 Orr, David 264 Orr, Shane 270 Orr, Thomas 271 Ortega, Adam 310 Ortigo, Kurt 310 Osborne, Caleb 310 Osborne, Chase 263 Oswalt, Lauren 269 Otsuki, Honami 308 Ottinger, Andy 75 Otto, Amanda 242 Outten, Stacia 231, 258 Overstreet, Sarah 258 Owens, Dalton 192 Owesley, Bryce 246 Ownbey, Suzanna 157 Ozee, Matt 263 Pacheco, Zac 273 Pack, Tyler 263 Page, David 271 Palmer, Brooke 156, 269 Palmer, Madison 177 Papagolos, Patrick 272 Pappas, Chris 127 Para, Jake 263 Para, Jared 263 Parham, Adam 274 Parke, Margaret 269, $ Parke, Mary Katherine 269, 310 Parker, Andrea 232 Parker, Brett 267 Parker, Greg 272 Parker, Lauren 276 Parker, Matt 271 Parker, Natalie 258 Parker, Stephen 234, Parker, Warren 272 Parks, Andy 270 Parnell, Andrea 258 Parrott, Laura 262 Parry, Dani 169 Parsons, Drew 264 Pate, Zach 310 Patel, Bhavin 237 Patel, Trupti 310 Patrick, Jeff 234 Patterson, Kiley 262 Patterson, Lindsay Patton, Jake 156 Patton, Sean 270 Paulino, Ruben 264 Payne, Angele 234 Payne, Brittany 23L 2 Payton, Leanna 310 Peacock, Emily 186, $ 305 Pearce, Jenna 269 Pederson, Ashley Peerson, Andrea 262, - Pellegrino, Nicole 3l0 Pelton, Jason 263 Penick, Cole 310 Penn, Sarah 157 Pennington, Blake 22 Pennington, Brittany Penrod, Sabina 228 Pereira, Tanya 243 Perrodin, Jonathan 3 Perry, Joel 41 Peters, Avia 244 Peterson, Amanda 23 ' 310 Petrawski, Chris 270 Petrus, Erin 258 Petrus, Justin 272 Pettigrew, Tyler 272 Pettigrew-Elliott, J aIie 336 INDEX 310 Pe tt° n , Andy 271 Pev ehouse, Tommy 273 2 ° U as ' Christoph er P feifer, Sarah 184,185 feifler, Anna 310 ha n, Marc 264 J an euf, Jacob 311 ar ' s ' Laurie 269 ‘ J el Ps, Tiffany 276 hiliips. Ember 237 ailli ps, Hailey 276 jJJ PS Heather 269, pJ llU PS, Kelsey 276 jhUiips, Kimberly 255, ‘ hiHips, Sarah 262 Hillips, Steve 268 aill ps. Will 264 hll Pot, Shawn 267 ' ® rce ' Justin 263 p ' and , Spencer 271 hours, Jordan 269 ‘Pho, Alyssa 311 ' Pho, Keith 267 p ' Pkin. Allison 262 p ' rani , Kelsey 237, 269 isto ' e, Kimberly 276, p ltr er. Chase 267 p! 2arr o, Natalia 311 p. ack ' Brooke 156, 276 p, fca n, CeCe 276 p, afcan , Lawson 272 p eas ant, h ' Elena 259 Urr| lee, Morgan 262 p 0if . Chris 272 b 0ff ' Justin 272 0( tUz258 Robbie 272 p 0ll °ck, Sarah 258, 311 0r der, Jackie 311 °°l Phillip 263, 311 p°°l Terri 311 p° ol e, Caleb 263 p°P e r Christina 157 p pe ' Michelle 156, 262 p 0r kso n , Randy 311 p° n er, Annette 237, 311 p° rter , McCall 269 p° rt er. Will 272 p° Se y, Celeste 276 p° Se yr Kenlie 262, 311 ° st ' Greg 267 Post, Michael 311 Potter, Jake 271 Potter, Josh 271 Potts, Suzanne 276 Pouncey, Laura Ladd 258, 311 Pounders, Ashley 269, 311 Powell, Graham 274 Powell, Jonathan 228, 273 Powell, Jordan 263 Powell, Tara 262 Powers, Ashley 258, 311 Poynter, Jaclynn 311 Prater, David 74, 243, 311 Prater, Robbie 44,45 Pratt, Laura 237, 311 Preist III, Charles 263 Prendergast, Andrew 263 Price, Mary 56 Primm, Kenna 248 Prince, Rebekah 157 Privett, Kristen 157, 276 Privett, Tyson 254 Proffitt, Andrew 311 Proffitt, David 273 Proffitt, John 311 Prophet, John 273 Prude, Tyler 264 Pruett, Amber 262 Pruett, Brock 239 Pruitt, Don 254 Pruitt, Mary 262 Pryor, Thomas 263 Puckett, Jeff 315 Puckett, Paige 276 Puddephatt, Caroline 262, 311 Puga, Rosa 239, 311 Purdy, Erica 262, 311 Purnell, Miles 271 Pursley, Meg 269 Puryear, Calvin 272 Puterbaugh, Colt 267 Putman, Molly 276 Putman, William 267 Qiu, Minghua 311 Quick, Lauren 156 Quinn, Catherine 258 Quinn, Daniel 217, 254 Quinn, Geneva 157 Quinn, Tricia 311 Quinton, Clay 312 Quinton, Raymond 254 Radcliffe, Ben 263 Ragland, Gerald 254 Ragon, Randall 254 Ragsdale, Rachel 156 Rainwater, David 312 Rajgarhia, Rahul 312 Ralston, Eric 272 Ralston, Rebecca 312 Ramakrishna Reddy, Jeevan 312 Ramey, Clay 272 Ramey, Taylor 272 Ramith, Sithinphom 312 Ramsey, Matthew 312 Raney, Steven 254 Rapoza, Kristin 312 Rappold, Emily 269 Rasburry, Kaitlin 262, 312 Ratcliff, Jackson 272 Ratliff, Annie 262, 312 Ratliff, Peter 254 Rau, Lauren 276 Ravi, Shankar 312 Ray, Dylan 267 Ray, Molly 312 Ray, Stephanie 276 Rayavarapu, Sree 312 Reams, Artie 312 Reavis, Tim 312 Redden, Corey 312 Redelk, Blake 312 Reed, Amanda 269 Reed, Megan 276 Reed, Patrick 263 Reep, Casey 264 Reese, Allie 258 Reeves, Ashley 90, 91 Reeves, Cathryn 258 Reeves, Steven 270 Register, Julianna 276 Reinhardt, Mary 312, 262 Reis, Natalie 231, 237, 258, 312 Reis, Tyler 273 Reiter, Mark 234, 312 Reith, Matt 272 Ren, Yuan 232 Renard, Stephanie 258 Renner, Kaitlin 262 Renz, Caroline 312 Revella, Nicole 276 Revels, Kaylen 258, 312 Reynolds, Bourgon 262 Reynolds, Erin 276 Reynolds, Lauren 258 Rhodes, Katie 269 Ribble, Sarah 60, 228 Ricca, Aaron 312 Rice, Evreda 312 Rice, Kyle 264 Rice, Thomas 312 Rice, Whitney 269, 312 Richards, Will 263 Richardson, Ashley 258 Richardson, Grace 237, 239 Richardson, Jerry 312 Richardson, Ryan 313 Richardson, Trey 263 Richie, Joey 267 Richmond, Darius 313 Richter, Jordan 262 Rickels, Rachael 262, 313 Riddell, Jonathan 270 Riddle, Hannah 313 Ridenoure, Zachary 313 Ridgeway, Allie 269, 313 Ridgeway, Erin 269 Ridgeway, Katherine 313 Ridgway, Matthew 313 Ridley, John 268 Rigby, Sarah 313 Riggan, Maggie 269 Riggins, John 102 Riggs, Christopher 254 Riley, Erin 156 Riley, Hunter 67, 313 Rioja, Diego 241 Risch, Camille 276 Ritchie, Andrew 272 Ritchie, Julie 276 Rittlemeyer, Chris 271 Rizzo, AJ 270 Robbins, Josh 271 Robbins, Kathryn 313 Roberson, Wes 272 Roberts, Carrie 313 Roberts, Jacob Todd 263 Roberts, Katelyn 313 Roberts, Katie 258 Roberts, Miranda 276 Roberts, Nick 274 Roberts, Trenton 234 Roberts, William 263 Robertson, Matt 267 Robinson, Amy 276 Robinson, Antwain 140 Robinson, Brent 267 Robinson, Daniel 254, 313 Robinson, Kayla 269 Robison, Brittany 210 Roblee, Anna 262, 313 Robnett, Sidney 272 Rochelle, Graydon 271 Rodgers, Sonni 262, 313 Rodkin, Lauren 156, 276 Rodriguez, David 313 Rodriguez, Kristin 258 Rodriguez, Laura 258, 313 Roe, Hannah 228 Roetzel, Emily 262 Rogers, Dameon 313 Rogers, Daniel 313 Rogers, Ford 271 Rogers, Gareth 273 Rogers, Meagan 313 Rohr, Mary Beth 313 Rojas, Gabriel 267 Rojas, Rodrigo 267 Rolle, Zach 270 Roller, Jennifer 313 Romero, Paola 313 Rook, Annie 269 Roper, Kari 313 Rorie, Robert 156, 274 Roscopf, Charles 272 Rose, Caleb 228 Rose, Robby 313 Rosen, Amanda 262 Rosenheck, Ben 271 Rosso, Maria 313 Roth, Clint 263 Roth, Will 231, 248, 263 Routon, David 271 Rowlan, Tiffany 276 Rowland, Emily 314 Royer, Tyler 263 Ruck, Daniel 314 Ruffing, Ryan 268 INDEX 337 Ruiz, Kaytrisha 231, 244, 314 Runyan, Rachel 157 Rupe, Joshua 263 Russell, Charlie 273 Russell, Haley 276 Russell, Julie 94 Russell, Shawn 270 Rutherford, Sarah 269 Rutledge, Hillary 262 Rutledge, Loren 276 Ryburn, Jason 264 Ryburn, Stacy 314 Sabaa, Hadi 314 Safley II, J. Addison 314 Sain, Caroline 262 Saint, Lauren 41, 262 Sales, Marites 234 Salinas, Robert 314 Samples, Austin 263 Sanders, Joel 271 Sanders, Shannon 247, 314 Sanders, Stephen 271 Sanders, Stuart 273 Sanders, Tanisha 231 Sandore, Jillian 258 Santillan, Angelica 239 Santos, Kimberly 314 Saporito, Kristen 276 Sapp, Ben 264 Sappington, Lauren 231 Sargent, Brian 268 Sartin, Adam 268 Sattar, Tanvir 314 Satyawakta, Shashank 314 Saunders, Sean 314 Savelis, Colin 263 Sawatski, Johanna 38, 262, 314 Sawatski. Carla 262 Sawrie, Frances 314 Sawyer, Dave 264 Sbarra, Kate 262, 314 Scaggs, Leanne 237 Scallion, Haleigh 269 Scanlon, Laura 269 Schack, Kaci 314 Schafer, Lindy Locke 269, 314 Schafer, Meredith 276 Schaffer, Kirk 267 Scharbor, Audree 314 Schellenberger, John Marc 156,157 Schiff, Erika 156, 258 Sc hilling, Alyson 269, 314 Schirmer, Kit 264 Schlegel, Sierra 314 Schleimer, Hans 264 Schmidt, Nick 208 Schnabel, Chelsea 314 Schnebly, Kristin 269 Schnittker, Emily 276 Schook, Lauren 157, 314 Schuck, Brad 264 Schuhknecht, Bekah 258 Schults, John 267 Schutze, Nolan 274 Schwartz, Michael 239, 271,314 Schwartz, Rachael 157 Schwieso, Jason 254 Scoggins, Will 271 Scogin, Nicole 248 Scott, Jake 263 Scott, John 314 Scott, Matt 273 Scott, Morgan 276 Scott, Sarah 157, 262, 314 Scott, Susan 314 Scott, Zeb 272 Scruggs, Claire 262, 314 See, Brian 316 Seitz, Nathan 264 Selby, Justin 273 Selby, Kasey 258 Selig, Clare 262 Selig, Sam 272 Sellers, Katherine 269, 316 Selly, Brett 268 Senessie, Richard 316 Sepko, Brian 239 Seversike, Burl 234 Sexton, Cory 316 Shad id, Rachel 258 Shadid, Stephen 316 Shadrach, Spencer 267 Shafer, Clayton 270 Shafer, Roger 272 Shah, Dhaval 227, 316 Shannon, Ryan 267 Sharp, Brianne 276 Sharp, Robert 267 Sharp, Steve 232 Shaw III, Trey 263 Shaw, Billy 270 Shaw, John 272, 316 Shaw, Nathan 272 Shchegoleva, Natalia 316 Shea, Megan 269, 316 Sheard, Brandon 264 Shearer, Zackary 316 Shelor, Andrew 264 Shelton, Craig 102 Shelton, Hannah 262, 316 Shepard, Daniel 227 Shepherd, Toler 271 Sherman, Hayden 272, 316 Sherrill, Ashley 258 Sherrill, John 273 Sherrill, Seth 274 Shipman, Olivia 156 Shipper, Curt 271 Shirey, Mason 263 Shively, Ross 271 Shiver, Mallory 269, 316 Short, Ben 267 Short, Kyle 271 Shorter, Ersala 316 Shrider, Gentry 269, 316 Shrum, Sean 272 Shuman, S. Michael 237, 267 Siahmakoun, Brad 274 Sibley, Turner 272 Siebenmorgan, Ryan 260, 316 Siemaszko, Talen 316 Sierra, Nancy 316 Siler, Luke 272 Silva, Boris 316 Simmons, Drew 272 Simmons, Jeffrey 270 Simmons, Will 243 Simons, Lael 316 Simpson, Caitlin 269 Simpson, Daniel 271 Simpson, Derek 263 Simpson, Walter 271 Sinbandhit, Anthony 273, 316 Singh, Kama 316 Sinks, Rickey 276 Sisk, Callie 269 Sistrunk, Jeff 316 Skelton, Chris 263 Skillern, Daniel 273 Skinner, Charles 316 Skinner, Jacob 141 Skinner, Jared 273 Skipper, Daniel 316 Skipper, Erika 269, 316 Slabaugh, William 96. 97, 263 Slagle, Kyle 254 Slaughter, Mitch 268 Slife, Matt 271 Slone, Chelsea 258 Smart, Courtney 258 Smith IV, William 263 Smith, Adrain 316 Smith, Aeisha 237, 244 Smith, Alex 271 Smith, Blake 270 Smith, Brad 263 Smith, Brandon 267 Smith, Carson 272 Smith, Charles 263 Smith, Corey 272 Smith, Daniel 263 Smith, Emily 276 Smith, Eric 270 Smith, Greg 271 Smith, Hayden 231, 258 Smith, Heather 317 Smith, Jason 272 Smith, Katie 317 Smith, Keaton 263 Smith, Kent 317 Smith, Lacee 122 Smith, Lauren 269 Smith, Lindsey 258 Smith, Liz 276 Smith, Mallory J. 247, 262, 317 Smith, Mallory M. 255, 317 Smith, Margaret 262 Smith, Meredith 67 Smith, Natalie 231, 237, 258, 317 Smith, Nicole 262 Smith, Patrick 270 Smith, Rachael 156, 262 Smith, Seaghan 258 Smith, Stu 274 Smith, Suzanne 269 Smith, Will 271 Smith, Zack 272 Smithson, Rachel 156 Snelgrove, Roger 228 Snow, Jean 269 Snow, Joshua 317 Snyder, Sarah 258 Soe, Thet 317 Somadelis, Katie 161 Song, Ying 232 Sontag, Kayla 258 Sorrell, Elisabeth 258 317 Sossamon, Laura 317 Sours, Brian 317 South, Brooke 262, 3b Souto, Megan 262, 3l7 Sowder, Justin 272 Sowell, Kirsten 317 Spadaro, Emily 317 Spann, Charles 317 Sparkman, Sarah 228 Sparks, Kali 269, 317 Spates, LaKendra 317 Spates, Stanley 244 Spears, Jacob 271 Spears, Robert 264 Specking, Eric 228,3l7 Speed, Bryan 274 Speights, Brittney 276 Spence, Donald 317 Spencer, Austin 317 Spencer, Grant 248 Spencer, Whitney 262 Sperber, Brittany 258 317 Spicher, Brandon 273 317 Spivey, Denise 317 Spoon, Jonathan 317 Springer, Billy 274 Sprouse, Alex 269 Spurlock, Brittany 157 St. Clair, Brian 317 St. Clair, Matt 273 St. John, Elizabeth 3l y Stacy, Sam 263 Stafford, Mary Beth 3l Staley, Jay 267 Stallings, Evan 268 Stamper, Leah 262 Stancil, Lisa 269 Stancil, Sharon 269, 3l Standridge, Cody 31$ Stanfill, Josh 263 Stanley, Peter 271 Starek, Kyle 264 Starks, Avery 318 Starr, Amanda 269 338 INDEX Star r, Brandon 273 Gauffer, Matt 267 Ste arman, Natalie 262, 318 Stec ' Chris 267 Steed, Kelli 276 Steele, Bill 271 Steen, Meagan 258 Steen, Murry 258 Stein, Caleb 273 Steinhafel, Jack 264 teinhaus, Jordan 264 teinsiek, Gregory 318 Stephen, Mac 263, 318 Stephens, Brittni 156 Stewart, Ashleigh 66, 67 tewart, Katherine 269, 318 Stewart, Preston 318 tewart, Vanessa 239 St ' ll Tripp 273 tockemer, Nathan 318 toker, Kristopher 108 tone, Jennifer 157 Stone, Phillip 105 toner. Drew 272 St°ret, Joelle 318 Storms, Rob 270 S ts, Jeff 267 toot, Jason 228 trahan, Terrence 318 tfayhorn, Nathan 318 treett, Catilin 318 tnegier, Emily 14, 262, Stapling, Katie 220 trobel, Aaron 267 trode, Blake 198, 200 trom. Matt 267 tr °rn, Noah 272 tro ng, Richelle 318 troud, Kelsey 227, 318 s tr °ud, Kyle 267 s tu ckey, Natalie 318 Uckey, Rachel 243 tudevant. Chase 263 Oetelburg, Jessica 262 uf felbeam, Kapra 248 ffe| beam, Kody 245, u mp, Laura 318 s Ub °tic, Andjela 238 s l,d dereth, Tyler 268 tliban, Bernard 232 s ull ' van, Kelly 228 u Uivan, Mackenzie 271 Sullivan, Nichelle 248 Sullivant, Lauren 258, 318 Summerside, Seth 163 Surawanvijit, Sirikarn 318 Surface, Keegan 272 Swadley, James 254 Swann, James 270 Swant, Katie 276 Swanton, Hillary 269 Sward, Eric 272 Swayze, Melissa 318 Sweeten, Katie 258, 318 Swenholt, Steve 271 Swindle, Christy 318 Swink, Starre 258, 318 Sykes, Josh 270 Sze, Kapui 318 Tabor, Allison 262, 318 Tacchi, Krystina 318 Tacito, Channin 263 Tackett, Preston 263 Takeda, Yuko 109 Taliaferro, Bo 267 Taliaferro, Mandy 258 Tamas, John David, 96 Tan, Richard Aik Jong 241 Tapp, Kelsey 276 Tappan, Victoria 262 Tarkington, Justin 145 Taylor, Brittany 237, 247, 262, 319 Taylor, Candace 258, 319 Taylor, Heather 258 Taylor, Jon 270 Taylor, Lance 270 Taylor, Susi 262 Taylor, Zack 271 Teague, Adam 268 Teague, Kelly 262 Teal, Colleen 319 Ted ford. Shea 264 Teff, Tara 262, 319 Tekle, Yohannes 319 Telesford, Shurise 231, 232 Telfer, Erin 258 Temple, Jessica 248 Temple, Precious 247, 319 Tennyson, Josh 271 Terry, Seth 273 Tetens, Shelby 258 Thao, Shong 241 Tharp, Whitney 319 Thetford, Marty 276 Thibodeaux, Karen 238 Thibodeaux, Kristen 176 Thicksten, Nicholas 272 Thomas, Braydon 270 Thomas, Clayton 272 Thomas, Gilbert 319 Thomas, Mitchell 254 Thomas, Nash 264 Thomas, Nathan 319 Thomas, Perrise 319 Thomas, Rachel 237 Thomason, Hunter 272 Thompson, Aaron 274 Thompson, Amber 319 Thompson, Danny 231, 244, 319 Thompson, Dave 274 Thompson, Eden 262 Thompson, Jada 91 Thompson, Jadiann 248 Thompson, Jordan 264 Thompson, Kathryn 319 Thompson, Lauren 258 Thompson, Meagan 258 Thompson, Nick 319 Thompson, Richard 319 Thompson, Tera 319 Thomson, Sarah 262, 319 Thornell, Claire 269 Thorton, Jamie 273 Thote, Tanushree 243, 248 Thrift, Phillip 264 Thurman, Elizabeth 319 Tiffany, Gladys 247 Tims, Twan ' ya 319 Tinker, Michelle 276 Tinkle, Anna 319 Tinsley, Chris 319 Tipton, Jacob 270 Titus, Marilyn 319 Tiwari, Meenakshi 319 Todd, Justin 270 Toliver, Dennis 319 Tomlinson, Abel 247, 319 Tomlinson, Anna 262 Tomlinson, Peter 234 Tomlinson, Phillip 263 Toole, Emily 269 Topham, Sarah 96 Torbett, Lindsey 319 Tortorich, Jordan 263 Trader, Devin 265 Tran, Binh 319 Tran, Kendall 264 Traore, David 227 Traore, Wendyam 320 Trawick, Jonathan 320 Treat, Samantha 262 Trisko, Sarah 237 Tritt, Bryce 264 Trotter, Elisabeth 320 Trout, Becky 102 Truelove, Jared 263 Trumbo, Cass, 109 Trusell, Brandon 263 Tucker, Abigail 258 Tucker, Colin 271 Tucker, Corrie 262, 320 Tucker, Jaclyn 262 Tull, Corey 262 Tullis, James 270 Turley, Robert 263 Turnbo, Kirk 274 Turner, Auntalaya 320 Turner, Christina 320 Turner, Lindsay 128, 320 Turner, Mary Beth 320 Turner, Megan 239 Turover, Jo 231, 239 Turpin, John 263 Tuttle, Melis sa 228 Tweedy, Andrew 157 Tyler, Joe 274 Tyler, Ryan 272 w Udouj, Lisa 320 Ulmer, Jaclyn 276 Ulmschneider, Lindsay 269, 320 Underwood, Brad 264 Underwood, Jamie 234 Upchurch, Michael 320 Upshaw, Brooke 169 Upshaw, Lara 156, 262 Upton, Donald 239 Upton, Lauren 269 Uribe-Leyva, Gynna 320 Ussery, Stephen 272 Utubor, Fortune 320 Utubor, Krystal 320 Vaccarro, Matt 264 Vammen, Luke 263 Van Allen, Lee 320 Van As, Tanica 195 Van Ness, Bear 272 Van Ness, Charlie 272 Van Patter, Devin 156, 276 Van Patter, Drew 274 Van Pelt, Ryan 270 Vandersteeg, John 272 Vang, David 320 Vang, Stephanie 241 Vanuen, Ian 267 Vanzant, Deni 320 Varghese, Vijith 241 Vasgaard, Aaron 264 Vasgaard, Emily 258 Vasicek, Thaddeus 320 Vaughn, Benjamin 320 Vaughn, Brittney 255 Vazquez, Mariai k 320 Veazey, Crews 272 Venable, Chris 320 Verble, Robin 102,103 Verdoot, Robert 320 Vest, Tiffany 276 Vestal, Katy 320 Viggiano, Michael 273 Villamizar, Gina 320 Villanueva, Austin 267 Villanueva, Jorge 201 Villarroel-Zeballos, Maria 320 Villemez, Derek 267 Vince, Luke 273 Vinnett, Darius 141 Vlaskin, Dimitry 198, 199 Vo, Shauna 320 Vo, Terry 237, 248, 294, 320 Vo, Thomas 228, 271 INDEX 339 Voight, Emily 324 Volmer, Molly 262 Von Behren, Molly 262 Von Kanel, Ben 272 VonderBruegge, Cara 322 Vorsanger, Todd 272 Vrshek, Kelly 168 Vu, Hien 322 Waddell, Drew 264 Waddell, Paul 267 Waggoner, Jenny 262 Wagner, Jenny 276 Wagner, Kat 269, 322 Walch, Zach 156 Waldrip, Allison 14, 59, 262, 322 Waldrip, Nathan 228, 272 Walker, Benjamin 322 Walker, Emily C. 258 Walker, Emily L. 247, 262 Walker, James 271 Walker, Jennifer 262, 322 Walker, Kasey 263 Walker, Kelsey 258 Walker, Kent 322 Walker, Madison 272 Walker, Michael 322 Wall, Becca 269 Wall, Ben 231, 235 Garner, Jason 235 Wallace, Dustin 322 Wallace, Jordan 322 Wallace, Megan 262 Walling, Balynda 322 Walsh, Erin 276, 322 Walsh, Thomas 272 Walton, Jessica 322 Walton, Trent 322 Wampler, Lindsey 269 Wang, Hengyu 232 Wang, Jianpu 241 Wangler, Andrew 268 Ward, Bradley 248, 322 Ward, Collin 258 Ward, Kimberly 322 Ward, Quincy 232, 243 Warden, Matthew 272 Ward-Seidel, Allison 269, 322 Ware, Trevin 265 Warhurst, Steven 254 340 INDEX Warnock, Jacquelyn 115, 322 Warren, Michael 263 Warzecha, Christopher 270 Waselues, Jenna 156 Washington, Dominique 182 Waters, Michael 272 Watford, Eric 271 Watkins, Ashley 322 Watkins, Austin 267 Watkins, Breana 276, 322 Watkins, Lauren 276, 322 Watkins, Nathan 228 Watkins, Richard 228, 267, 322 Watson, Ashley 269 Watson, Jimmy 272 Watson, Katie 237 Watson, Kristin 322 Watson, Rachel 322 Watson, Sam 271 Watts, Evan 272 Waugh, Stephen 271 Weatherall, Daniel 322 Weaver, Abbie 262, 322 Webb, Cody 267 Webb, Lauren 258 Webb, Mallory 322 Webb, Mary 262, 323 Weiler, Nathan 271 Weir, Ali 269 Wekkin, Erik 270 Welch, Jeff 274 Welch, Jimbo 272 Welch, Jonathan 263 Welch, Thomas 264 Weller, Christopher 254 Wells, Mason 323 Wells, Robert 263 Welty, Allie 269, 323 Welty, Emily 65, 269, 323 Wesson, Amber 156 West, Jason 274 West, Jeffery 323 Westbrook, Drew 273 Westbrook, Litt 272 Westbrook, Whitney 258 Westeinde, Anthony 263 Westmoreland, Wade 263 Wetzel, Trey 267 Whatley, Amanda 258 Whiddon, Justin 267 Whisnant, Brent 272 White, Casey 156 White, Ebonie 231 White, Godfrey 272 White, Jarred 270 White, Jessica 258 White, Kevin 264 White, Natalie 234 White, Nick 267 White, Spencer 274 White, Tera Shea 262 White, Walter 323 White, Whitney 276 Whitehead, Frankie 268 Whiteside, Caleb 263 Whiteside, Quinten 228, 263, 323 Whitfield, Jackson 263 Whitfield, Shanitra 231 Whitlow, Alice 262 Widdowjon, Amber 323 Wiedower, Ashley 237, 323 Wiedower, Julie 156 Wiggins, Philip 323 Wilcox, Alexandra 323 Wilcox, Caitlin 258 Wilcox, Guy 323 Wilkerson, Blake 271 Wilkes, Kim 323 Wilkins, Dominique 323 Wilkins, Jason 237 Wilkins, Kristen 255 Wilks, Brittany 276 Willbanks, Jamie 264 Willems, John 323 Williams, Alison 234 Williams, Amber 231, 244, 323 Williams, Blake 264 Williams, Brian 156, 323 Williams, Cassie 258 Williams, Charles 254 Williams, Dana 157 Williams, Gregory 231 Williams, Hannah 262, 323 Williams, Jacob 254 Williams, Jessica 323 Williams, Jill 262 Williams, Kelly 156, 231, 262 Williams, Kelly 259 Williams, Mandy 276 Williams, Marlea 323 Williams, Ryan 323 Williams, Sara 323 Williams, Thomas 323 Williams, Zach 263 Williamson, Hunter 271 Williamson, Meagan 258 Williamson, Rebecca 237 Williamson, Taylor 258 Willis, Katie 323 Willis, Quantrell 266 Willits, Casey 323 Wilmes, Ryan 268 Wilsie, Amy 262 Wilson, Alex 263 Wilson, Allison 323 Wilson, Corey 254, 323 Wilson, Holly 258 Wilson, Jacob 270 Wilson, Jeremiah 325 Wilson, Josh 272 Wilson, Leah 262, 325 Winans, John 274 Winberry, Jessica 156, 276 Winchester, Kelsey 276 Wingfield, Brandon 264 Wirth, Jonathan 231 Wise, Joshua 325 Wish, Brett 270 Wisner, Helen 276 Witcher, Kristi 258 Witcher, Krystal 325 Witcraft, Nikki 269, 325 Wizer, Ann 269, 325 Wolek, Dayna 228 Wolfe, Elizabeth 262 Wood, Emily 262 Wood, Jessica 276 Wood, Katie 276, 325 Wood, Leighton 325 Wood, Leslie 269 Woodard, Lynsey 269 Woods, Cassie 269 Woods, Jennifer 325 Woods, Jesse 325 Woods, Laura 276, 325 Woods, Weston 271 Woodward, Natalie 276 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Copy for the yearbook was written and edited by the Razorback staff, editors and contributing writers. All photographs, including individual photographs and group photographs, were taken by the Razorback staff and contributing photographers. Some athletics pho¬ tographs were courtesy of Lady ' Back Communications as well as Men ' s Sports Information. All pages were produced on Macintosh computers us¬ ing Adobe Creative Suite 2. Advertising for the yearbook was done by Scholastic Advertising Inc., Carson City, Nev. Creation of the yearbook was made possible by the Student Media Fee. No additional fee was charged to UA students. Copies of the yearbook were distributed first to those who reserved it and then on a first come basis. Body copy is Palatino Roman. Headlines, subhead¬ lines, bylines and captions are all Century Gothic. Student organization names and headlines are written in Coronet in the organizations section. The first sixteen pages of the yearbook are published in full-color as well as pages 130- 144. Special thanks are extended to Cheri Freeland, Steve Wilkes, Gerald Jordan and David Yerby. Razorback Yearbook 119L Kimpel Hall Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 yearbook@uark.edu (479) 575-3305 Printed in China for Multi-Media Technology EDITOR’S NOTE I have always said that joining the yearbook staff was the best decision I made while I was in college and I think it is true now more than ever, especially after looking back on the whole experience. I learned so much, a lot of which I will never use again, like how to cover an entire desk in hole punches or how to orga¬ nize 1,000 individual portraits. But many of my experiences on this staff will carry me throughout the rest of my life. I have learned that co-workers can tun out to be your best friends and that you should always take pride in your work, no matter how insignificant it may seem at times. As I spend my last days on the UA campus, I would like to thank the Razor- back for making my senior year so memorable. Through my work on the staff I got a sneak peek into every slice of student life, a phrase not many alumni get to say as they recall their time on campus. To me, working on the yearbook wasn ' t just a job. Everyone on the staff was a friend, and the office seemed like a second home - and a freezing cold home at that. Carolyn and Megan, I can ' t thank you enough for all the work you put into this volume of the yearbook. I could always depend on you guys for a well written story or a celebratory night on Dickson after a deadline. You are both amazing jour¬ nalists and I know you will be so successful. The yearbook would never have been complete without the rest of the staff. Thank you all for your devotion and hard work, you are what makes it fun to come to the office. All in all, I have completely enjoyed my time working for the Razorback. 1 can only hope this volume of the an¬ nual means half as much to every reader as it has meant to me. This was my favorite part of college. - Mallory COLOPHON 347 348 CLOSING CLOSING 349 350 CLOSING CLOSING 351 d seven 352 CLOSING